US Bridges

260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0W of Cedar · Structure no. 000920647403500

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary is a concrete slab carrying 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries260 Road
CrossesN Fork Solomon Tributary
Location1.0S 2.0W of Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64044, -98.96886
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary built?

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

What condition is 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary 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 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 260 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.