US Bridges

O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0S 8.8W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400793105600

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. in Harvey 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesO-7.1 Minor
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. Riv.
Location2.0S 8.8W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4014
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11611, -97.58972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. built?

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

What condition is O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O-7.1 Minor over Trib. Little Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.