US Bridges

Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 5.8E of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 511 25.0-23.0
CrossesTuqua Creek
Location5.8E of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50628, -95.52708
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 511 25.0-23.0 over Tuqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.