US Bridges

500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2E of Kinciad · Structure no. 000021059205620

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River is a concrete slab carrying 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 RD V.2-5.0
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location1.0N 1.2E of Kinciad
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09596, -95.12882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 500 RD V.2-5.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.