US Bridges

Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.8S of White Cloud · Structure no. 000071025503068

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bud Rd.
CrossesRoys Creek
Location5.0W 1.8S of White Cloud
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94674, -95.40551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud Rd. over Roys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.