US Bridges

Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 6.0E 3.8S of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000000000990235

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 665 8-Z.8
CrossesMunkers Creek
Location6.0E 3.8S of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81327, -96.3715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2013)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 665 8-Z.8 over Munkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.