US Bridges

Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.3E 4.0N of Tipton · Structure no. 000620699303840

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. M3B
CrossesTrib. to Carr Creek
Location0.3E 4.0N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39361, -98.46433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. M3B over Trib. to Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.