US Bridges

E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.1E of Melvern · Structure no. 000701007105020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 293rd St. 80
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.5N 2.1E of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 7010
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53616, -95.59979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.9 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 E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 293rd St. 80 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E 293rd St. 80 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.