S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 2.1N of Osage City · Structure no. 000700983004809
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns S Auburn RD 48 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.