US Bridges

Rs 566 over East Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 0.3S 0.5E of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000790240

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 566 over East Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 566 over East Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 566
CrossesEast Creek
Location0.3S 0.5E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70835, -97.53736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 566 over East Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 566 over East 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 566 over East Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 566 over East Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 566 over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.