US Bridges

P-4.3 Local over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 4.0W of Lamar · Structure no. 000720787004023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P-4.3 Local over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying P-4.3 Local over Stream in Ottawa 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesP-4.3 Local
CrossesStream
Location4.0W of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26202, -97.64908
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 P-4.3 Local over Stream built?

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

What condition is P-4.3 Local over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does P-4.3 Local over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is P-4.3 Local over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns P-4.3 Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.