US Bridges

217th ST 34 over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.3N 0.9E of Osage City · Structure no. 000700981904825

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

217th ST 34 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 217th ST 34 over Smith Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries217th ST 34
CrossesSmith Creek
Location2.3N 0.9E of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 7022
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67344, -95.82173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 217th ST 34 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 217th ST 34 over Smith 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 217th ST 34 over Smith Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 217th ST 34 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 217th ST 34 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.