US Bridges

Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.5E of Vinland · Structure no. 000231063804600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 7.0N-23.8E
CrossesTrib. to Captain Creek
Location6.5E of Vinland
RouteCounty Highway 2314
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84057, -95.05957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic538 (2023)
Projected traffic592 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-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 7.0N-23.8E over Trib. to Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.