Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.7W K4&E.COUNTY Lne · Structure no. 000990963304365
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 110 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 51 over Trib Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 51 over Trib Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.