US Bridges

Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 0.8E of Morrill · Structure no. 000000000070021

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 63 290th St.
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location0.8E of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92816, -95.67129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 63 290th St. over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.