US Bridges

Rs 26 over Independence Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.2E of Huron · Structure no. 000000000030240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 26 over Independence Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 26 over Independence Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 26
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location3.2E of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63822, -95.29111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2007)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
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 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 Rs 26 over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 26 over Independence Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 26 over Independence Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 26 over Independence Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 26 over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.