US Bridges

K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 4.0S 5.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120240

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican is a concrete culvert carrying K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesK Road (rs 877)
CrossesTrib. S Fork Republican
Location4.0S 5.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71273, -101.89689
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork 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 K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.