US Bridges

250th RD over Republican Tributary

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.3W 3.5N of Clyde · Structure no. 000150807003500

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th RD over Republican Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 250th RD over Republican Tributary in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries250th RD
CrossesRepublican Tributary
Location3.3W 3.5N of Clyde
RouteCounty Highway 1529
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63869, -97.46304
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 250th RD over Republican Tributary built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th RD over Republican Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 250th RD over Republican Tributary carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 250th RD over Republican Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 250th RD over Republican Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.