US Bridges

Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.6E of Fort Scott · Structure no. 000061107205920

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek is a concrete slab carrying Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek in Bourbon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOsage Rd. 21.2-L.0
CrossesTrib. to Wolverine Creek
Location2.5N 0.6E of Fort Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8778, -94.69188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek built?

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

What condition is Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek 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 Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Rd. 21.2-L.0 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.