US Bridges

Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 120th RD 0.1E of D RD · Structure no. 000000000660250

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1226 Q-8
CrossesFrench Creek
Location120th RD 0.1E of D RD
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60989, -96.18108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1226 Q-8 over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.