US Bridges

Local 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 4.5N 2.4W Council Grove · Structure no. 000640903604745

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 23 L.5-1140
CrossesSlough Creek
Location4.5N 2.4W Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73183, -96.54615
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 23 L.5-1140 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 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 23 L.5-1140 over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.