US Bridges

E 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 1.6E 0.5N of Lyndon · Structure no. 000701001604905

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 249th RD 191
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.6E 0.5N of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61573, -95.64525
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 249th RD 191 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 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 249th RD 191 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.