US Bridges

S Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 8.5W 2.8N of Carbondale · Structure no. 000700979004563

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hoch RD 152
CrossesS. Branch Wakarusa Creek
Location8.5W 2.8N of Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 1912
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86663, -95.85395
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
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 Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hoch RD 152 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 Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Hoch RD 152 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.