US Bridges

S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.5W 6.8N of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700975004581

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Docking RD 81
CrossesS. Branch Wakarusa Creek
Location2.5W 6.8N of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85356, -95.89161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S Docking RD 81 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.