US Bridges

Local 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.9S 0.5W Council Grove · Structure no. 000640907504928

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal 93 Y.8-950
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.9S 0.5W Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59833, -96.51083
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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 traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic80 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 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 93 Y.8-950 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 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 93 Y.8-950 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.