US Bridges

Minor Col FG-3 over Stream

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.8N 2.0E of Seneca · Structure no. 000660961003142

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col FG-3 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col FG-3 over Stream in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col FG-3
CrossesStream
Location3.8N 2.0E of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 6607
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89677, -96.01448
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2008)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
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 FG-3 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col FG-3 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col FG-3 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Minor Col FG-3 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col FG-3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.