US Bridges

Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.5N of Parkerville · Structure no. 000640899004685

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 30 H.4-1500
CrossesLairds Creek
Location2.5E 0.5N of Parkerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77556, -96.6125
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 30 H.4-1500 over Lairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.