US Bridges

C Road over Trib to Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 5.0N 7.1W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980529904240

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road over Trib to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying C Road over Trib to Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC Road
CrossesTrib to Saline River
Location5.0N 7.1W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10287, -100.01969
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C Road over Trib to Saline River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Road over Trib to Saline River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C Road over Trib to Saline River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C Road over Trib to Saline River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C Road over Trib to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.