US Bridges

Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.6E of Parkerville · Structure no. 000640901004720

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 28 K.0-1400
CrossesLairds Creek
Location0.5S 3.6E of Parkerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75417, -96.59421
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic74 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 28 K.0-1400 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 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 28 K.0-1400 over Lairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.