US Bridges

Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv.

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.0W of Olsburg · Structure no. 000750889803761

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv. is a concrete slab carrying Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv. in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkland Ravine RD
CrossesTrib. to Tuttle Resv.
Location1.0N 4.0W of Olsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44869, -96.68639
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Burkland Ravine RD over Trib. to Tuttle Resv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.