US Bridges

S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.3W 6.6 N of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700973004585

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Davis RD 124
CrossesS. Branch Wakarusa Creek
Location3.3W 6.6 N of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 1856
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84989, -95.90923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Davis RD 124 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.