13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Kansas · 0.1E 1.2S of Morrowville · Structure no. 001010837703240
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13-K.7 329 over Melvin 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is 13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 13-K.7 329 over Melvin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.