US Bridges

Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0S of Helmick · Structure no. 000640901004949

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLocal 89 Z.9-1400
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location3.0S of Helmick
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58227, -96.59724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 89 Z.9-1400 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.