US Bridges

(rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 9.0N 4.8W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420531205460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek is a masonry culvert carrying (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries(rd V) Rd.Os 26
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location9.0N 4.8W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21817, -99.988
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns (rd V) Rd.Os 26 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.