US Bridges

Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 3.7S of Cuba · Structure no. 000000000790320

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 569
CrossesWest Fork Elk Creek
Location3.7S of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 569
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74493, -97.4627
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rs 569 over West Fork Elk 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 569 over West Fork Elk Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 569 over West Fork Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.