Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek
PoorWabaunsee County, Kansas · 6.5S 9.5E of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000990929604700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 102 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.