US Bridges

Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv.

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 2.0N of Scandia · Structure no. 000000000790190

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 564
CrossesTrib. to Republican Riv.
Location2.0N of Scandia
RouteCounty Highway 564
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83152, -97.78226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv. carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 564 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.