US Bridges

Local Rd. 70 over Camp Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.4W of Overbrook · Structure no. 000701007504640

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 70 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 70 over Camp Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 70
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.0N 1.4W of Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81138, -95.58197
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 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 closed1.9 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. 70 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 70 over Camp 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. 70 over Camp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 70 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 70 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.