US Bridges

Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.8S of Quenemo · Structure no. 000000000700100

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 511 21.1-23.0
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8S of Quenemo
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56504, -95.52724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry 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 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 511 21.1-23.0 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.