US Bridges

26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 2.3S 1.5W of Woodston · Structure no. 000000000820043

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries26.5 Road (RS1729)
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location2.3S 1.5W of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 1729
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41778, -99.12944
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 26.5 Road (RS1729) over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.