US Bridges

Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 3.2S 3.5W of Dunlap · Structure no. 000640919505028

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 119 DD.7-550
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.2S 3.5W of Dunlap
RouteCounty Highway 918
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52528, -96.43889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2011)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream 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 Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 119 DD.7-550 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.