US Bridges

Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.1E 5.0N of Tipton · Structure no. 000620701103820

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. L1C
CrossesCarr Creek
Location1.1E 5.0N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40816, -98.44987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. L1C over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.