US Bridges

Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.8E of Eskridge · Structure no. 000000000990400

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1072 V-26.8
CrossesS Branch Wakarusa River
Location1.8N 3.8E of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 1072
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88458, -96.02411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2013)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1072 V-26.8 over S Branch Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.