US Bridges

Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.0E of Cuba · Structure no. 000000000790270

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 568
CrossesNorth Fork Mill Creek
Location0.5N 1.0E of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 568
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87132, -97.44214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2018)
Projected traffic258 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 568 over North Fork Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 568 over North Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.