US Bridges

2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · West Edge of Natoma · Structure no. 000710638904119

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Carries2nd Street
CrossesDrainage to Paradise Crk
LocationWest Edge of Natoma
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19114, -99.03008
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk 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 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Drainage to Paradise Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.