US Bridges

Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck.

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.9S Alta Vista · Structure no. 000640915804669

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck. in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal 16 G.8-510
CrossesEast Branch Munkers Ck.
Location3.0E 4.9S Alta Vista
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78417, -96.43
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 16 G.8-510 over East Branch Munkers Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.