245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek
FairPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 2.5E 3.9S of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000000000060190
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 245th St. Rs 55 over Moores Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.