US Bridges

US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.33 Mi. N. of K-31 JCT · Structure no. 999906900060641

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR is a concrete culvert carrying US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 41 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 496 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY NB & SB
CrossesLittle Osage River DR
Location2.33 Mi. N. of K-31 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02722, -94.70444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width496 ft (151.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2023)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 496 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB & SB over Little Osage River DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.