US Bridges

Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.0E of Kackley · Structure no. 000790769003449

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 7-X.9
CrossesOak Creek
Location2.0S 2.0E of Kackley
RouteCounty Highway 7907
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66863, -97.81926
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 7-X.9 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 7-X.9 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.