US Bridges

Oak Street over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · N Edge of Independence · Structure no. 000000000630850

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Street over Stream in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Street
CrossesStream
LocationN Edge of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 2010
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23639, -95.71928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Oak Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.