US Bridges

Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.5W of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000640911504680

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20 H.0-750
CrossesMunkers Creek
Location5.0S 0.5W of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7825, -96.47167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers 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 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20 H.0-750 over Munkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.