US Bridges

Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.0N of Hammond · Structure no. 000061109805780

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 22.8-E.0 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 22.8-E.0
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location2.0E 3.0N of Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97901, -94.66
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

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

What condition is Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River 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 Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 22.8-E.0 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.