US Bridges

Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5E Diamond Springs · Structure no. 000640887405025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 81 DD.5-2070
CrossesDiamond Creek
Location2.0S 1.5E Diamond Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5293, -96.71949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond 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 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local 81 DD.5-2070 over Diamond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.