US Bridges

Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.1W 3.5S of Overbrook · Structure no. 000000000700430

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1703 10.0-19.9
CrossesValley Brook Creek
Location1.1W 3.5S of Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 1703
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72436, -95.5776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2019)
Projected traffic642 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 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1703 10.0-19.9 over Valley Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.