US Bridges

Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · W. Edge of Lyndon · Structure no. 000000000700306

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1250 18.0-14.0
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationW. Edge of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 1250
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60884, -95.69191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2019)
Projected traffic149 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1250 18.0-14.0 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.