US Bridges

Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.5E of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140851503920

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.0-R.5
CrossesTrib to Republican River
Location3.0S 4.5E of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33684, -97.0442
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.0-R.5 over Trib to Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.