US Bridges

Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3274 Moss RD · Structure no. 000210845804281

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoss (O5-E75-S05)
CrossesCreek
Location3274 Moss RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07441, -97.09722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss (O5-E75-S05) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Moss (O5-E75-S05) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.