US Bridges

Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream

Good

Osage County, Kansas · At Carbondale · Structure no. 000000000700280

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRs 1248 3.5-13.7
CrossesStream
LocationAt Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 1248
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81896, -95.69304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2019)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream 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 3.5-13.7 over Stream carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1248 3.5-13.7 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.