US Bridges

Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 5.0N 3.0W Council Grove · Structure no. 000640903404740

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 24 L.0-1160
CrossesSlough Creek
Location5.0N 3.0W Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73909, -96.54999
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 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 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 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 24 L.0-1160 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 Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 24 L.0-1160 over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.