US Bridges

Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.4E 11.5S of Beloit · Structure no. 000620737903980

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col T9U
CrossesTrib. to Fifth Creek
Location0.4E 11.5S of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 6202
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29167, -98.09917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2002)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col T9U over Trib. to 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 T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col T9U over Trib. to Fifth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.