US Bridges

Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 5.0N of Dunlap · Structure no. 000640923704860

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 67 U.0-140
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.0N of Dunlap
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6524, -96.35859
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock 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 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 67 U.0-140 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.