US Bridges

14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 1.3N 0.3E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2045. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries14.5 Road (rs 115)
CrossesSouth Fork Republican
Location1.3N 0.3E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78995, -101.80031
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic475 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 14.5 Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.