US Bridges

Rs 145 over Grave Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.0S of Norway · Structure no. 000000000790010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 145 over Grave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 145 over Grave Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRs 145
CrossesGrave Creek
Location1.5E 2.0S of Norway
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6682, -97.74635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 145 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 145 over Grave Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 145 over Grave Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 145 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 145 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.