US Bridges

S. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.8S 5.5E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710685503808

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. 55th Ave. over Twin 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 55th Ave.
CrossesTwin Creek
Location1.8S 5.5E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41196, -98.59258
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is S. 55th Ave. over Twin 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. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns S. 55th Ave. over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.