US Bridges

Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.5S.W. of Corning · Structure no. 000000000660280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek 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 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1226 R-7
CrossesRed Vermillion Creek
Location4.5S.W. of Corning
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60978, -96.06261
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion 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 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1226 R-7 over Red Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.