US Bridges

Local 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.0S of Fulton · Structure no. 000061113905760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLocal 24.9-D.0
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location5.0E 1.0S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9945, -94.62172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 24.9-D.0 over 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 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 24.9-D.0 over Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.