US Bridges

26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S of Vliets · Structure no. 000000000580420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River is a concrete culvert carrying 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26th RD (rs 735)
CrossesTrib Vermillion River
Location2.0S of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68944, -96.33318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26th RD (rs 735) over Trib Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.