US Bridges

S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.2S of Covert · Structure no. 000000000710410

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS 170th Ave_rs 865
CrossesCovert Creek
Location0.2S of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27895, -98.81053
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 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 865 over Covert Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 170th Ave_rs 865 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S 170th Ave_rs 865 over Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.