US Bridges

Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 5.8E 4.9N Morrill · Structure no. 000071007003002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJackrabbit Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location5.8E 4.9N Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99869, -95.58301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic165 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackrabbit Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.