US Bridges

Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 4.5W 0.2N of Idana · Structure no. 000140819003882

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor B.0-15.2
CrossesFive Creek
Location4.5W 0.2N of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 1401
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36041, -97.3509
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor B.0-15.2 over Five 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Minor B.0-15.2 over Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.