US Bridges

Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 0.1S of Wilsey · Structure no. 000640891504886

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 107 V.6-1850
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.1S of Wilsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62974, -96.68062
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 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic22 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four 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 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 107 V.6-1850 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.