US Bridges

Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 2.7N of Spearville · Structure no. 000000000290115

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 257 (rd 126)
CrossesTrib to White Woman Crk
Location2.7N of Spearville
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89351, -99.75283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 257 (rd 126) over Trib to White Woman Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.