US Bridges

Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0E of Lyndon · Structure no. 000000000700308

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1250 E 253rd ST
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location1.0E of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 1250
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60858, -95.66731
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Rs 1250 E 253rd ST over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.