Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek
PoorPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 0.1S Moline · Structure no. 000250931506642
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Osage Trail over Trib. to Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.