US Bridges

Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · In City of Wallace · Structure no. 001000361204503

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 26 (O.7-25.2)
CrossesSmoky Hill River Trib
LocationIn City of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91194, -101.5875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Road 26 (O.7-25.2) over Smoky Hill River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.