US Bridges

Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 10.4N 1.0E Council Grove · Structure no. 000640911904625

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 13 D.5-700
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location10.4N 1.0E Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81843, -96.46368
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 13 D.5-700 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 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 13 D.5-700 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.