US Bridges

Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.3N 3.9W Council Grove · Structure no. 000000000640019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 467 M.7 - 1300
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location3.3N 3.9W Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71382, -96.57382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$905,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 467 M.7 - 1300 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.