US Bridges

Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.4S of Wilsey · Structure no. 000640899004943

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal 87 Z.3-1500
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location3.0E 3.4S of Wilsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58949, -96.61585
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 87 Z.3-1500 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.