US Bridges

Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · R.0-16.3 · Structure no. 000161003005387

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReaper Rd.
CrossesTrib. to School Creek
LocationR.0-16.3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26347, -95.63667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reaper Rd. over Trib. to School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.