US Bridges

Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.3E of Morganville · Structure no. 000140843203680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 5.0-N.2
CrossesEast Branch Dry Creek
Location3.0N 4.3E of Morganville
RouteCounty Highway 1416
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51013, -97.12207
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 5.0-N.2 over East Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.