US Bridges

Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.0W of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000560440

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1078 26.0-A.5
CrossesJacob Creek
Location3.5S 1.0W of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 1078
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36192, -96.34911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic84 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1078 26.0-A.5 over Jacob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.