US Bridges

W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 16.0S 5.7E of Osborne · Structure no. 000000000710600

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR is a steel culvert carrying W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 250th Dr_rs 1538
CrossesTrib East Fork Wolf CR
Location16.0S 5.7E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 1538
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20583, -98.58972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR 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 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W 250th Dr_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.