US Bridges

Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.6E of Tipton · Structure no. 000620711503860

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. N5H
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location3.0N 6.6E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37939, -98.34989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut 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 Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. N5H over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.