US Bridges

Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.5N of Burdick · Structure no. 000640877004944

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 76 Z.4-2600
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.5E 1.5N of Burdick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58889, -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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 76 Z.4-2600 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.