US Bridges

Rs 1037 over West Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.0N of Rydal · Structure no. 000000000790460

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1037 over West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1037 over West Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1037
CrossesWest Creek
Location1.0E 3.0N of Rydal
RouteCounty Highway 1037
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85664, -97.69429
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic44 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1037 over West Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1037 over West 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1037 over West Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1037 over West Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1037 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.