US Bridges

1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.9N of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630240

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries1700 RD Mile 26
CrossesStream
Location4.9N of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3645, -95.91027
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2010)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 1700 RD Mile 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.