US Bridges

S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.2S of Olivet · Structure no. 000700991005142

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fairlawn RD 168
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.2S of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44557, -95.74741
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 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 Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Fairlawn RD 168 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.