US Bridges

Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.4W of Dwight · Structure no. 000000000640044

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1339 C.0 - 1540
CrossesLairds Creek
Location1.4W of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 1339
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84147, -96.61949
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2011)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds 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 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1339 C.0 - 1540 over Lairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.