US Bridges

Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3255 Mink RD · Structure no. 000210845004285

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMink RD (05-S45)
CrossesCreek
Location3255 Mink RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06797, -97.11111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mink RD (05-S45) over 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 (05-S45) over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mink RD (05-S45) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.