US Bridges

260th RD over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.4S of Shady Bend · Structure no. 000530747004464

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th RD over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 260th RD over Unnamed Stream in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries260th RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location5.4S of Shady Bend
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93742, -98.02167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
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 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 260th RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th RD over Unnamed 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 260th RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 260th RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 260th RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.