US Bridges

Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.2S of Dwight · Structure no. 000640901504662

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 27 G.2-1300
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.0E 3.2S of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79528, -96.57556
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.
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 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream 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 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 27 G.2-1300 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.