US Bridges

Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 12.0E of Arlington · Structure no. 000000000780400

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 556 5902990
CrossesTrib to N. Fk. Ninnescah
Location12.0E of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89764, -97.94203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic595 (2021)
Projected traffic715 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 556 5902990 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.