Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.5W of Bern · Structure no. 000660961003105
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek in Nemaha 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col BC-2 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.