US Bridges

S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.4W of Natoma · Structure no. 000710639004106

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 290th Ave.
CrossesTrib to Paradise Creek
Location0.5N 0.4W of Natoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19611, -99.02889
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek built?

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

What condition is S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek 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 S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. 290th Ave. over Trib to Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.