US Bridges

Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.3S 1.6E Council Grove · Structure no. 000000000640014

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 413 V.8 - 590
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location2.3S 1.6E Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 413
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62483, -96.44215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2011)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 413 V.8 - 590 over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.