Minor Col over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadStanton County, Kansas · 6.0W of Manter · Structure no. 000940309006409
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col over Bear Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Minor Col over Bear Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.