US Bridges

Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 8.1N of Wallace · Structure no. 000000001000005

Built
1940
85 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

Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 26 (rs 118)
CrossesBradshaw Draw
Location8.1N of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03151, -101.59051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw 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 Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 26 (rs 118) over Bradshaw Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.