US Bridges

Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.4W of Ladysmith · Structure no. 000140835603980

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 20.0-J.6
CrossesReeder Branch Five Creek
Location1.5N 0.4W of Ladysmith
RouteCounty Highway 1406
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29291, -97.18974
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch 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 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 20.0-J.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.