US Bridges

Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 24th RD 0.1E of C RD · Structure no. 000000000660240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1226 Q-7
CrossesTrib. to French Creek
Location24th RD 0.1E of C RD
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60994, -96.19756
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 traffic66 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1226 Q-7 over Trib. to French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.