US Bridges

S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 0.7S 2.5W of Pfeifer · Structure no. 000260617804800

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS County Line Road
CrossesSmoky Hill Tributary
Location0.7S 2.5W of Pfeifer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69694, -99.21983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.