US Bridges

Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.6W 4.0N of Tipton · Structure no. 000620697403840

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col M45A
CrossesTrib. to Carr Creek
Location0.6W 4.0N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 6208
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39354, -98.48071
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic60 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col M45A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col M45A over Trib. to Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.