US Bridges

Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 5.3N of Cuba · Structure no. 000790807003167

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 26-J.7
CrossesNorth Fork Mill Creek
Location5.3N of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87672, -97.46296
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 26-J.7 over North Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.