US Bridges

Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.5E of Baldwin City · Structure no. 000231055504685

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 2.49N-19.5E
CrossesTrib. to Captain Creek
Location1.5E of Baldwin City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77486, -95.13985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Local 2.49N-19.5E over Trib. to Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.