US Bridges

Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 4.2E 0.2N of Mildred · Structure no. 000000000010550

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1158
CrossesNorth Fork Little Osage
Location4.2E 0.2N of Mildred
RouteCounty Highway 1158
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03061, -95.09188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2006)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1158 over North Fork Little Osage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.