US Bridges

Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek

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Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.5E of Kelly · Structure no. 000660965003282

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col K-4
CrossesTennessee Creek
Location4.0N 1.5E of Kelly
RouteCounty Highway 6611
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79516, -95.97698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 K-4 over Tennessee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col K-4 over Tennessee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.