US Bridges

Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.7W of Agenda · Structure no. 000790807803380

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. U-26.8
CrossesWest Fork Elk Creek
Location1.0N 0.7W of Agenda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72631, -97.44739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. U-26.8 over West Fork Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.