US Bridges

Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.7E of Fulton · Structure no. 000061107705740

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLocal 21.7-C.0
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location1.7E of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2006)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 21.7-C.0 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 Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local 21.7-C.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.