US Bridges

Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.0E of Bellaire · Structure no. 000000000920046

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 867)
CrossesFrog Creek
Location2.5S 3.0E of Bellaire
RouteCounty Highway 867
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76244, -98.61664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Road (rs 867) over Frog 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 867) over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.