US Bridges

Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 10.2N of Belleville · Structure no. 000790789003028

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 17-B.8
CrossesTrib. to Rose Creek
Location10.2N of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 7913
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97447, -97.6319
Functional classRural Minor 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
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; 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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 traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic96 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 Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 17-B.8 over Trib. to Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.