US Bridges

Local V.0-28.4 over Stream

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 3.2E 2.0N of Ashland · Structure no. 000810903004164

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local V.0-28.4 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local V.0-28.4 over Stream in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLocal V.0-28.4
CrossesStream
Location3.2E 2.0N of Ashland
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15456, -96.55741
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 traffic784 (2004)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Local V.0-28.4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local V.0-28.4 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local V.0-28.4 over Stream carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local V.0-28.4 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local V.0-28.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.