US Bridges

Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.8N 2.0E of Cuba · Structure no. 000790811003243

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 28-N.2
CrossesSouth Fork Mill Creek
Location1.8N 2.0E of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 7923
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82505, -97.42501
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill 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 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 28-N.2 over South Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.