US Bridges

Minor Col over Indianola Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.9E Wichita City Limits · Structure no. 000870833906100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col over Indianola Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Minor Col over Indianola Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col
CrossesIndianola Creek
Location0.9E Wichita City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 8710
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75227, -97.20958
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col over Indianola Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col over Indianola Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col over Indianola Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col over Indianola Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col over Indianola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.