US Bridges

Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.9N of Talmo · Structure no. 000000000790760

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2037
CrossesTrib. to Riley Creek
Location1.5W 2.9N of Talmo
RouteCounty Highway 2037
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73789, -97.6145
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic114 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$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2037 over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2037 over Trib. to Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.