US Bridges

Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 7.2S 5.0E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580903003582

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 13.0-DD.2
CrossesTrib to Big Blue River
Location7.2S 5.0E of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 5805
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57796, -96.55734
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 13.0-DD.2 over Trib to Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.