US Bridges

Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.2E 3.8N of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620723203620

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. B2N
CrossesTrib. to Browns Creek
Location3.2E 3.8N of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55361, -98.24225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 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. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. B2N over Trib. to Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.