US Bridges

Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.1E 3.0S of Narka · Structure no. 000000000790680

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 73 years old, older 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 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 1728
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.1E 3.0S of Narka
RouteCounty Highway 1728
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91486, -97.40551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Rs 1728 over Cherry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1728 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.