US Bridges

125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.2E 5.6N of Redfield · Structure no. 000000000060130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries125th St. Rs 51
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location0.2E 5.6N of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91389, -94.87842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2006)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 125th St. Rs 51 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.