US Bridges

J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.3S of Argonia · Structure no. 000960779006823

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ. Morris RD
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location3.0E 3.3S of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22268, -97.71069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 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 J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns J. Morris RD over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.