Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek
PoorMorris County, Kansas · 1.6E 3.5N Council Grove · Structure no. 000640915304765
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local 59 M.5-570 over Big John Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.