US Bridges

Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.5W of Parsons · Structure no. 000501035506700

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 52
CrossesTrib. to Bachelor Creek
Location1.0S 4.5W of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 5024
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31056, -95.34733
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic90 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 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor 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 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 52 over Trib. to Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.