US Bridges

Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.5S Council Grove · Structure no. 000640917004864

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 35 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 112 U.4-500
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location2.0E 1.5S Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64667, -96.42583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 112 U.4-500 over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.