US Bridges

Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0E of Kackley · Structure no. 000790767003385

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 6-U.5
CrossesTrib. Beaver Creek
Location1.5N 1.0E of Kackley
RouteCounty Highway 7903
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7184, -97.83831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 6-U.5 over Trib. Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.