US Bridges

Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.5E of Parkerville · Structure no. 000640897804680

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal 31 H.0-1530
CrossesLairds Creek
Location1.0N 2.5E of Parkerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78314, -96.61823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 31 H.0-1530 over Lairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.