US Bridges

S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.7W of Covert · Structure no. 000710661004005

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 180th Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Covert Creek
Location1.0S 0.7W of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27067, -98.82537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S. 180th Ave. over Trib. to Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.