US Bridges

W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Osborne · Structure no. 000000000710360

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesW 100th Dr_rs 864
CrossesCovert Creek
Location1.0S 1.0W of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 864
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42382, -98.71132
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W 100th Dr_rs 864 over Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.