Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek
FairPosted for loadLinn County, Kansas · 3.4W of Mantey · Structure no. 000541087605680
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 71B over Lost 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 2024.
How much traffic does Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 71B over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.