US Bridges

Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.0E of Dwight · Structure no. 000640903104720

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 25 K.0-1190
CrossesSlough Creek
Location6.0S 2.0E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 6408
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75361, -96.55739
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 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 traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough 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 Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 25 K.0-1190 over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.