US Bridges

Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.5W of Asherville · Structure no. 000620749003789

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 98 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col JA9
CrossesTrib. to W. Asher Creek
Location1.0N 1.5W of Asherville
RouteCounty Highway 6212
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42361, -98.00506
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2002)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher 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 Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col JA9 over Trib. to W. Asher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.