US Bridges

26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 1.0N of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800340

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26th Rd. | Rs 575
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location1.0N of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 575
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41321, -98.01694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Rd. | Rs 575 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.