US Bridges

Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4 MI S of Nortonville · Structure no. 000441035003887

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOsage Rd.
CrossesTrib. Crooked Creek
Location4 MI S of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34944, -95.32929
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
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 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 Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Rd. over Trib. Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.