500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, Kansas · N.W. of Kincaid · Structure no. 000021055305620
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage is a concrete continuous slab carrying 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage in Anderson 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 2 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 500 RD T.2-5.0 over Trib. N Fk. Little Osage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.