US Bridges

Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.3N of Andover · Structure no. 000000000080050

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,456
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,456 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 72 843-17
CrossesRepublican Creek
Location0.3N of Andover
RouteCity Street 72
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71864, -97.13512
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,456 (2012)
Projected traffic7,456 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 72 843-17 over Republican Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 72 843-17 over Republican 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek carry?

About 7,456 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 72 843-17 over Republican Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.