US Bridges

U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5N of Portis · Structure no. 000000000920011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road (rs 626)
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location0.5N of Portis
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57517, -98.69189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns U Road (rs 626) over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.