US Bridges

Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.3E 3.1S of Garland · Structure no. 000061117006181

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 26.0-Y.1
CrossesWest Fork Dry Wood Creek
Location0.3E 3.1S of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68583, -94.61806
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
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 Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 26.0-Y.1 over West Fork Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.