Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek
PoorPosted for loadCloud County, Kansas · 1.3E 2.3N of Glasco · Structure no. 000150769303840
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek in Cloud 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fawn RD over Mortimer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fawn RD over Mortimer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.