US Bridges

Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.3S 5.7W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000960740

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 995 Morris
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.3S 5.7W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 995
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01444, -97.71032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2013)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
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 Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 995 Morris over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.