US Bridges

Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.3E of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061111206060

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 23.2-S.0
CrossesTrib. Moores Br. Creek
Location4.0S 2.3E of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77583, -94.66103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. 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 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 23.2-S.0 over Trib. Moores Br. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.