US Bridges

S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.7S 5.5E of Natoma · Structure no. 000710651004127

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 230th Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Eagle Creek
Location0.7S 5.5E of Natoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18168, -98.91806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle 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. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. 230th Ave. over Trib. to Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.