US Bridges

Mingona Road over Elm Creek

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Barber County, Kansas · 2.5S 7.0W of Isabel · Structure no. 000040673006541

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mingona Road over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mingona Road over Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMingona Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.5S 7.0W of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42675, -98.68396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mingona Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mingona Road over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mingona Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mingona Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mingona Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.