US Bridges

Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.5S of Valeda · Structure no. 000501029007085

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 212
CrossesTrib. to Snow Creek
Location2.0E 1.5S of Valeda
RouteCounty Highway 5007
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02635, -95.41375
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 212 over Trib. to Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.