US Bridges

Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5W 10.5S of Beloit · Structure no. 000620735903960

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Minor Col S9T over Fifth 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMinor Col S9T
CrossesFifth Creek
Location0.5W 10.5S of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 6204
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30611, -98.11861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2002)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col S9T over Fifth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.