US Bridges

Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.3E of Dwight · Structure no. 000000000640037

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 822 G.0 - 1070
CrossesW. Branch Short Creek
Location3.0S 3.3E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7974, -96.53331
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
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 Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short 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 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 822 G.0 - 1070 over W. Branch Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.