US Bridges

Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.2S of White Cloud · Structure no. 000071025503061

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Bud Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Roys Creek
Location5.0W 1.2S of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95656, -95.40552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud Rd. over Trib. to Roys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.