US Bridges

Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 12.3E of Tipton · Structure no. 000620723303920

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Q3N
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location12.3E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33547, -98.24167
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt 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. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Q3N over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.