US Bridges

Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.2N of Carbondale · Structure no. 000701003004622

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 60
CrossesStrowbridge Creek
Location3.0E 0.2N of Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 7017
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8222, -95.63069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge 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 Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 60 over Strowbridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.