US Bridges

Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.7W 3.8S of Tipton · Structure no. 000620697303985

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek in Mitchell 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. T5A3
CrossesTrib to Carr Creek
Location0.7W 3.8S of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28506, -98.48303
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2002)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. T5A3 over Trib to Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.