US Bridges

Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 8.8N 3.4E of Prescott · Structure no. 000541113405482

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 44
CrossesMine Creek
Location8.8N 3.4E of Prescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19377, -94.63144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 44 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.