US Bridges

Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.4E 5.7S of Quenemo · Structure no. 000000000700060

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 261 26.0-23.4
CrossesTuqua Creek
Location0.4E 5.7S of Quenemo
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49208, -95.51931
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 261 26.0-23.4 over Tuqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.