US Bridges

D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.7E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400805705820

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesD-13.7 Minor
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.0S 1.7E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 4004
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95611, -97.46806
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River 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 D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns D-13.7 Minor over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.