US Bridges

Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.7S 0.2W of Lapland · Structure no. 000000000370230

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 290 Bsb 230
CrossesOleson Creek
Location1.7S 0.2W of Lapland
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9592, -96.39843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 290 Bsb 230 over Oleson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.