US Bridges

Local Rd. over Frog Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.7E 1.5N of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620717703660

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Frog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Frog Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesFrog Creek
Location0.7E 1.5N of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52383, -98.28867
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2002)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
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. over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. over Frog 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. over Frog Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. over Frog Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.