US Bridges

Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath Creek

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.4E of Dwight · Structure no. 000000000640039

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 822 G.0 - 760
CrossesMeath Creek
Location3.0S 6.4E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79708, -96.47429
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2011)
Projected traffic90 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 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 - 760 over Meath Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath 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 - 760 over Meath Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 822 G.0 - 760 over Meath Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.