US Bridges

Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1W of Agenda · Structure no. 000790807403380

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. U-26.4
CrossesTrib. W. Fork Elk Creek
Location1.0N 1.1W of Agenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72619, -97.4556
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. U-26.4 over Trib. W. Fork Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.