US Bridges

Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk

PoorPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.2N 4.0E of Cuba · Structure no. 000000000790510

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1041
CrossesTrib to S. Fork Mill Crk
Location1.2N 4.0E of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 1041
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81647, -97.38753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.