US Bridges

Dd Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 14.1N 12.2E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dd Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (rs 115)
CrossesSouth Fork Republican
Location14.1N 12.2E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98953, -101.57656
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dd Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dd 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 Dd Road (rs 115) over South Fork Republican carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.