US Bridges

S Fairlawn 169 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.9S of Olivet · Structure no. 000700991005149

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

About this bridge

S Fairlawn 169 over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying S Fairlawn 169 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 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fairlawn 169
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.9S of Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43453, -95.74755
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 169 over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is S Fairlawn 169 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Fairlawn 169 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Fairlawn 169 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Fairlawn 169 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.