US Bridges

Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.4N of Carbondale · Structure no. 000701001004581

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 87
CrossesBurys Creek
Location2.0E 2.4N of Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85493, -95.64939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 87 over Burys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.