US Bridges

Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.5W of Zeandale · Structure no. 00000000081B130

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek in Riley 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 542 BB.6-31.0F
CrossesMinor Creek
Location3.0S 0.5W of Zeandale
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11597, -96.43547
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2004)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Rs 542 BB.6-31.0F over Minor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.