Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Kansas · 6.6S of Walnut · Structure no. 000191067006426
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 92 over Murphy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 92 over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.