US Bridges

Local Rd. over Antelope Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.0N 11.0E of Tipton · Structure no. 000620721003887

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Antelope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. over Antelope Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1.0N 11.0E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35528, -98.265
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.