US Bridges

Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek

Poor

Morris County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.4W of Dwight · Structure no. 000640895704640

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 5 F.0-1640
CrossesLairds Creek
Location2.0S 2.4W of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81222, -96.64028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5 F.0-1640 over Lairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.