US Bridges

S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.5E of Topeka · Structure no. 000891011904305

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. 2nd. St. 262
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location4.5E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05145, -95.5391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: 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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone 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 S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. 2nd. St. 262 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.