US Bridges

26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 2.5N of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800350

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26th Rd. | Rs 575
CrossesTrib. to Horse Creek
Location2.5N of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 575
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43919, -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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 26th Rd. | Rs 575 over Trib. to Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.