US Bridges

Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kansas · 8.6W of Winona · Structure no. 000000000550026

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River in Logan 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Acre
CrossesN. Fork Smoky Hill River
Location8.6W of Winona
RouteCounty Highway 1929
CountyLogan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06374, -101.39675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River built?

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

What condition is Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Acre over N. Fork Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.