US Bridges

Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Meade County, Kansas · 0.5N of Fowler · Structure no. 000000000600020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 251 Road 26
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5N of Fowler
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39438, -100.19831
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 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 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 rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 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 traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 251 Road 26 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.