US Bridges

Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 4.2S 1.0E of White City · Structure no. 000640885904760

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 50 M.0-2110
CrossesWest Fork Neosho River
Location4.2S 1.0E of White City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.725, -96.72417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River built?

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

What condition is Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River 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 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local 50 M.0-2110 over West Fork Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.