US Bridges

Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck.

Poor

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.75S.W. of Corning · Structure no. 000000000660270

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck. in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 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 R-6
CrossesTrib. Red Vermillion Ck.
Location4.75S.W. of Corning
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60953, -96.06439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck. carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1226 R-6 over Trib. Red Vermillion Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.