US Bridges

Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.7N of Hunter · Structure no. 000620709503983

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. T5G3
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location1.5E 3.7N of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28761, -98.36817
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2002)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt 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. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. T5G3 over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.