US Bridges

S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 18.5S 4.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710683004145

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 70th Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Fourmile Creek
Location18.5S 4.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 7113
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16947, -98.62003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile 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. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns S. 70th Ave. over Trib. to Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.