US Bridges

130 Ave (north) over Bow Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 1.5W 7.8N of Morland · Structure no. 000330523003742

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Ave (north) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 130 Ave (north) over 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 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130 Ave (north)
CrossesBow Creek
Location1.5W 7.8N of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46269, -100.10661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bow Creek built?

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

What condition is 130 Ave (north) over Bow 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 May 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.