US Bridges

293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.1W of Barclay · Structure no. 000700971905020

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries293rd ST 147
CrossesMorse Creek
Location3.0S 2.1W of Barclay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53547, -95.91372
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 293rd ST 147 over Morse 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 293rd ST 147 over Morse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.