US Bridges

26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 7.0N 2.0E of Codell · Structure no. 000000000820041

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek in Rooks 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries26 Road (rs 1729)
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location7.0N 2.0E of Codell
RouteCounty Highway 1729
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29262, -99.14126
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 inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek built?

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

What condition is 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Road (rs 1729) over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.