US Bridges

Rs 826 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.5N of Troy · Structure no. 000000000220240

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 826 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 826 over Stream in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 826
CrossesStream
Location2.5N of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 826
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82476, -95.09021
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 826 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Rs 826 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 826 over Stream carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Rs 826 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 826 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.