US Bridges

Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.4W 5.9S of Beloit · Structure no. 000620735003864

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. NT4
CrossesLeban Creek
Location1.4W 5.9S of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37489, -98.13489
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. NT4 over Leban 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. NT4 over Leban Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. NT4 over Leban Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.