US Bridges

Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.9E of Wilsey · Structure no. 000640893904960

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 83 AA.0-1710
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.5S 0.9E of Wilsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58028, -96.65333
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream 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 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 83 AA.0-1710 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.