US Bridges

24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.7E of Waverly · Structure no. 000161015705240

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries24th. Rd. 26
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location1.0S 4.7E of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37581, -95.51312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 24th. Rd. 26 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.