US Bridges

Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 2.7S 2.0W of Dunlap · Structure no. 000000000640414

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 856 DD.0 - 400
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.7S 2.0W of Dunlap
RouteCounty Highway 856
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53267, -96.40917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic72 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 856 DD.0 - 400 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.