Minor Col over Salt Creek
FairMitchell County, Kansas · 5.0N 9.5E of Hunter · Structure no. 000620725603960
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col over Salt Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Minor Col over 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 Minor Col over Salt Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Minor Col over Salt Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.