US Bridges

Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek

Fair

Labette County, Kansas · 1.6N of Strauss · Structure no. 000501065006624

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek in Labette 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 16
CrossesTrib. to Hickory Creek
Location1.6N of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 5019
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36361, -95.08588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 16 over Trib. to Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.