US Bridges

Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.0W of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140839003805

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor L.0-11.5
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
Location2.5N 2.0W of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 1411
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41547, -97.16457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic90 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 L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Minor L.0-11.5 over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.