US Bridges

Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 288 2.0W 3.5S of Piqua · Structure no. 001041011005926

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesViolet RD
CrossesTrib. to S. Owl Creek
Location288 2.0W 3.5S of Piqua
RouteCounty Highway 10425
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87022, -95.57419
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Violet RD over Trib. to S. 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 Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Violet RD over Trib. to S. Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.