US Bridges

L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3rd. St. in Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720779704206

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 4 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesL.7-13.6 Minor
CrossesPipe Creek
Location3rd. St. in Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 7213
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12324, -97.71257
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2001)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns L.7-13.6 Minor over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.