US Bridges

Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.2E of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060443

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagon Rd. Rs 1416
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location1.0S 2.2E of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 1416
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99361, -94.67414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2006)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Rd. Rs 1416 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.