US Bridges

Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5N of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1471 23.8-17.0
CrossesStream
Location0.5N of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 1471
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52507, -95.63778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2019)
Projected traffic756 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 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream 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 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1471 23.8-17.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.