US Bridges

E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.7W of Melvern · Structure no. 000700999305080

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 317th ST 172
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.5S 1.7W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49257, -95.66957
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 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 E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 317th ST 172 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 317th ST 172 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.