US Bridges

Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.8N of Carbondale · Structure no. 000700995504562

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 141
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.8N of Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86615, -95.69635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 141 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.