US Bridges

26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 0.3W 3.4S of Little River · Structure no. 000800747005269

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26th Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location0.3W 3.4S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 8013
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34967, -98.01686
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks5%
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. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 26th Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.