US Bridges

Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 15.0N 13.1E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120130

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican is a concrete culvert carrying Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (rs 115)
CrossesTributary to Republican
Location15.0N 13.1E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98834, -101.56064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican 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 2025.

How much traffic does Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dd Road (rs 115) over Tributary to Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.