US Bridges

1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.8W of Caney · Structure no. 000000000630430

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2039. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries1275 RD Mile 1
CrossesLittle Caney River
Location0.8W of Caney
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00796, -95.95816
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2010)
Projected traffic558 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River 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 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1275 RD Mile 1 over Little Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.