US Bridges

Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 0.4W 2.4S of Delavan · Structure no. 000640877004902

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 73 X.2-2600
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.4W 2.4S of Delavan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62167, -96.81944
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 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 Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile 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 Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 73 X.2-2600 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.