US Bridges

Rs 1734 over Rose Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 4.0N of Munden · Structure no. 000000000790700

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1734 over Rose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1734 over Rose Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 1734
CrossesRose Creek
Location4.0N of Munden
RouteCounty Highway 1734
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97182, -97.53986
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic43 (2018)
Projected traffic52 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 1734 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1734 over Rose 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 1734 over Rose Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1734 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1734 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.