US Bridges

Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0E of Hammond · Structure no. 000061109005765

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 22.0-D.6
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location3.5N 1.0E of Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98639, -94.67645
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 22.0-D.6 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 Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local 22.0-D.6 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.