US Bridges

US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.7KM S K52 Ic N to 0.5KM · Structure no. 999906900540681

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,945 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,018 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 260 ft wide.

CarriesUS-69 HWY
CrossesMinecreek Drainage
Location1.7KM S K52 Ic N to 0.5KM
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15861, -94.69583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width258 ft (78.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,945 (2023)
Projected traffic5,018 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage 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 US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage carry?

About 2,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY over Minecreek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.