US Bridges

CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.5N 2.0E of Downs · Structure no. 000000000710220

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 691 Ave_rs 832
CrossesTributary to Oak Creek
Location3.5N 2.0E of Downs
RouteCounty Highway 832
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55966, -98.50607
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 691 Ave_rs 832 over Tributary to Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.