US Bridges

Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.1S of Parsons · Structure no. 000501047006741

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Minor Col 73 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 73
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location1.0E 3.1S of Parsons
RouteCounty Highway 5013
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27933, -95.24964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic300 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 73 over Bachelor Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 73 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.