US Bridges

Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.4S 2.0E of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061111006044

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 23.0-R.4
CrossesTrib. Moores Br. Creek
Location3.4S 2.0E of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78504, -94.668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. 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 Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 23.0-R.4 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.