US Bridges

Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.2E of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990963304620

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 87
CrossesHatch Creek
Location2.0S 5.2E of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 9906
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82608, -95.99646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 87 over Hatch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.