US Bridges

Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 4.5N 2.5E of Cora · Structure no. 000000000920638

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 1261)
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib.
Location4.5N 2.5E of Cora
RouteCounty Highway 1261
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95689, -98.61661
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 1261) over White Rock Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.