US Bridges

Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek

Poor

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.8E of Dwight · Structure no. 000000000640036

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 822 G.0 - 1220
CrossesSlough Creek
Location3.0S 1.8E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7975, -96.55944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 822 G.0 - 1220 over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.