US Bridges

S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek

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Osborne County, Kansas · 2.7S 1.0W of Bloomington · Structure no. 000000000710340

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS 170th Ave_rs 864
CrossesTributary to Kill Creek
Location2.7S 1.0W of Bloomington
RouteCounty Highway 864
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41389, -98.80576
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill 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 S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 170th Ave_rs 864 over Tributary to Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.