US Bridges

Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.5S of Medora · Structure no. 000780767105562

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMayfield RD 28.75
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location1.0E 0.5S of Medora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14115, -97.82942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little 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 Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mayfield RD 28.75 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.