US Bridges

S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.2S of Osage City · Structure no. 000700979004922

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hoch RD 160
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.0W 2.2S of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60539, -95.85711
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream 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 S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Hoch RD 160 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.