US Bridges

Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 3.7S 1.7W of Republic · Structure no. 000790765103180

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. K-5.1
CrossesTrib. Republican River
Location3.7S 1.7W of Republic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87118, -97.85655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. K-5.1 over Trib. Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.