US Bridges

Minor Col over Beaty Creek

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 6.0W 1.0N of Manter · Structure no. 000940309006389

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col over Beaty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col over Beaty Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col
CrossesBeaty Creek
Location6.0W 1.0N of Manter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53667, -101.99844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Beaty Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col over Beaty 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col over Beaty Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Minor Col over Beaty Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col over Beaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.