US Bridges

Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.9E 3.0S of Derby · Structure no. 000870835906420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,332
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location2.9E 3.0S of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 8704
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51904, -97.19275
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2022)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.