US Bridges

Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 6.0W of Summerfield · Structure no. 000580911903000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 17.9-A.0
CrossesMission Creek
Location6.0W of Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 5813
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00101, -96.46641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 17.9-A.0 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.