US Bridges

Local Rd. ER6 over Dog Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.4W 3.0N of Beloit · Structure no. 000620731003686

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. ER6 over Dog Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. ER6 over Dog Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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. ER6
CrossesDog Creek
Location3.4W 3.0N of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50082, -98.17189
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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2002)
Projected traffic35 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. ER6 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. ER6 over Dog 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. ER6 over Dog Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. ER6 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. ER6 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.