US Bridges

Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.1S of Angola · Structure no. 000501029007001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 173
CrossesTrib. to Deer Creek
Location2.0E 1.1S of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 5007
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08905, -95.41302
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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 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 Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 173 over Trib. to Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.