US Bridges

Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0S 8.3E of Dwight · Structure no. 000000000640041

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 - 580
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location3.0S 8.3E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79722, -96.44167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 - 580 over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle 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 - 580 over Middle Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 822 G.0 - 580 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.