US Bridges

Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.0E of Vinland · Structure no. 000231063304600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 7.0N-23.3E
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location6.0E of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 2314
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84057, -95.06577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2023)
Projected traffic593 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 7.0N-23.3E over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.