US Bridges

Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 4.7S 1.0E Saffordville · Structure no. 000090923005287

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesY-13.7 Minor Col
CrossesJacob Creek
Location4.7S 1.0E Saffordville
RouteCounty Highway 911
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33769, -96.37375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Y-13.7 Minor Col over Jacob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.