US Bridges

S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 4.1S 2.0W of Osborne · Structure no. 000710671003861

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 130th Ave.
CrossesTrib to Covert Creek
Location4.1S 2.0W of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 7109
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37852, -98.73156
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek 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 S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. 130th Ave. over Trib to Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.