US Bridges

Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 4.0S of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000640911004645

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 10 F.5-800
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.0S of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80472, -96.48278
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic22 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 Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream 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 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local 10 F.5-800 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.