US Bridges

S Davis RD 49 over Trib to Salt Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.8W 0.4N of Osage City · Structure no. 000700973204882

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Davis RD 49 over Trib to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Davis RD 49 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Davis RD 49
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location3.8W 0.4N of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 1138
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63683, -95.90808
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 49 over Trib to Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is S Davis RD 49 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 S Davis RD 49 over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Davis RD 49 over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns S Davis RD 49 over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.