US Bridges

Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.9S 2.0E of Munden · Structure no. 000790803003149

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 24-H.9
CrossesTrib to N. Fork Mill Crk
Location1.9S 2.0E of Munden
RouteCounty Highway 7917
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88686, -97.5002
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 24-H.9 over Trib to N. Fork Mill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.