Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek
FairCrawford County, Kansas · 3.5W 5.5S of Girard · Structure no. 000191085006525
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 146 over Thunderbolt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.