US Bridges

Rs 1037 over Riley Creek

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.5E of Rydal · Structure no. 000000000790470

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

About this bridge

Rs 1037 over Riley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1037 over Riley 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 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
CrossesRiley Creek
Location3.0N 3.5E of Rydal
RouteCounty Highway 1037
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85615, -97.64958
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1037 over Riley Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1037 over Riley 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 Riley Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1037 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1037 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.