US Bridges

Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.45W of Green Rd. · Structure no. 000000000890065

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 207 260
CrossesTrib. of Wakarusa R.
Location0.45W of Green Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90586, -95.55597
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. 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 Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 207 260 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.