US Bridges

K266 HWY over Republican River Drain

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 5.26 MI N US36 · Structure no. 999926600790401

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K266 HWY over Republican River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K266 HWY over Republican River Drain in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesK266 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drain
Location5.26 MI N US36
RouteState Highway 266
StateKansas
Coordinates39.875, -97.85722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K266 HWY over Republican River Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K266 HWY over Republican River Drain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K266 HWY over Republican River Drain carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K266 HWY over Republican River Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K266 HWY over Republican River Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.