US Bridges

245th St. Rs 1741 over Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.2S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060275

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th St. Rs 1741 over Little Osage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 245th St. Rs 1741 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries245th St. Rs 1741
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location3.0E 0.2S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 1741
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00424, -94.66457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2006)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245th St. Rs 1741 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th St. Rs 1741 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 245th St. Rs 1741 over Little Osage River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2006 count).

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.