US Bridges

Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 9.4N of Belleville · Structure no. 000790789003046

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 96 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 17-C.6
CrossesTrib. to Rose Creek
Location9.4N of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 7913
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96307, -97.63216
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic96 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 17-C.6 over Trib. to Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.