Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek
GoodPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 1.8W of Carbondale · Structure no. 000000000700270
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1248 3.0-11.7 over Tow Head Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.