US Bridges

Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7S of Yoder · Structure no. 000000000780580

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYoder RD.14.52
CrossesTrib Arkansas River
Location0.7S of Yoder
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93422, -97.86669
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2021)
Projected traffic590 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 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 Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River 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 Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Yoder RD.14.52 over Trib Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.