US Bridges

130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 1.5W 9.3N of Morland · Structure no. 000330523003707

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries130 Ave (north)
CrossesTrib. to Bow Creek
Location1.5W 9.3N of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48241, -100.10654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Ave (north) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.