US Bridges

Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 254 2.0E 0.2N US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001040997005908

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOsage RD
CrossesBranch of Owl Creek
Location254 2.0E 0.2N US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88086, -95.70244
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Osage RD over Branch of Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.