US Bridges

260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 7.1N 1.0E Trego Center · Structure no. 000980547004388

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries260th Road
CrossesTributary to Big Creek
Location7.1N 1.0E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98851, -99.87222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th Road over Tributary to Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 260th Road over Tributary to Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.