US Bridges

Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.5E of Parker · Structure no. 000541073505240

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor Col 1
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location3.0N 0.5E of Parker
RouteCounty Highway 5412
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37487, -94.98011
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 1 over Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 1 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.