US Bridges

S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 3.8W 0.3S of Quenemo · Structure no. 000701007004962

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Paulen RD 150
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.8W 0.3S of Quenemo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57563, -95.60185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns S Paulen RD 150 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.