US Bridges

S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 11.2S 9.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000000000710440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS 20th Ave_rs 866
CrossesCarr Creek
Location11.2S 9.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 866
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27421, -98.52745
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr 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 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S 20th Ave_rs 866 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.