US Bridges

Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek

Poor

Morris County, Kansas · 1.6S 1.9E Council Grove · Structure no. 000640915904880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local 69 V.0-510 over Little 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal 69 V.0-510
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location1.6S 1.9E Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63809, -96.42956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 69 V.0-510 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local 69 V.0-510 over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.