US Bridges

Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 8.0N 2.8E of Prescott · Structure no. 000541111805500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 43
CrossesMine Creek
Location8.0N 2.8E of Prescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18256, -94.64423
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 43 over Mine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 43 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.