US Bridges

Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0W of Prescott · Structure no. 000000000540030

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 408 19
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location1.0W of Prescott
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06635, -94.71297
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River 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 Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 408 19 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.