US Bridges

Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3350 Mink RD · Structure no. 000210845004265

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMink RD (04-S50)
CrossesChapman Creek
Location3350 Mink RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08263, -97.1114
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
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 Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mink RD (04-S50) over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.