US Bridges

Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · S.W. Edge Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000000000780520

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 557 6062524
CrossesSmoots Creek Trib
LocationS.W. Edge Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 557
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77728, -98.0251
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib 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 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 557 6062524 over Smoots Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.