US Bridges

U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.6E Trego Center · Structure no. 000980551604600

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Trego 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location3.0S 3.6E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 9804
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84141, -99.82571
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

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

What condition is U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill 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 U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U Road over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.