US Bridges

Local 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.1E Council Grove · Structure no. 000640917604760

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 60 M.0-440 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal 60 M.0-440
CrossesBig John Creek
Location4.0N 3.1E Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72464, -96.41723
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic70 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 60 M.0-440 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 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local 60 M.0-440 over Big John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.