US Bridges

Rs 1039 over Grave Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.5E of Norway · Structure no. 000000000790490

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1039 over Grave Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1039 over Grave Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1039
CrossesGrave Creek
Location0.5S 3.5E of Norway
RouteCounty Highway 1039
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68801, -97.7069
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 1039 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1039 over Grave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1039 over Grave Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1039 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1039 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.