US Bridges

Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 3.5N of Morrill · Structure no. 000000000070025

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 64 Dewberry Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Pedee Creek
Location3.5N of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98429, -95.69257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee 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 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 64 Dewberry Rd. over Trib. to Pedee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.