US Bridges

Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 5.5N 1.0E of Vliets · Structure no. 000000000580560

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1229 26.2-O.0
CrossesSweets Fork
Location5.5N 1.0E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 1229
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79845, -96.31006
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2007)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
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 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 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1229 26.2-O.0 over Sweets Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.