US Bridges

245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.8E 0.8S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060270

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries245th St. Rs 1741
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location2.8E 0.8S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 1741
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99837, -94.66101
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage 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 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 245th St. Rs 1741 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.