US Bridges

U7B over Stream

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 4 MI S .7 MI E of Tipton · Structure no. 000620699704000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U7B over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U7B over Stream in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesU7B
CrossesStream
Location4 MI S .7 MI E of Tipton
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27778, -98.45861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 U7B over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is U7B over Stream 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 U7B over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U7B over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns U7B over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.