Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 3.8S 2.0E of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061111006048
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local 23.0-R.8 over Moores Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.