US Bridges

. S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.0E 10.5S of Beloit · Structure no. 000620743603960

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

. S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek is a masonry culvert carrying . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries. S6X
CrossesTrib. to N. Fourth Creek
Location3.0E 10.5S of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30611, -98.04944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth 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 . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns . S6X over Trib. to N. Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.