US Bridges

Minor Col Ka over Trib. to W. Asher Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.4W of Asherville · Structure no. 000620749003800

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col Ka over Trib. to W. Asher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col Ka over Trib. to W. Asher Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinor Col Ka
CrossesTrib. to W. Asher Creek
Location1.2S 1.4W of Asherville
RouteCounty Highway 6212
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4225, -98.00444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.