US Bridges

Minor Col 17-E.8 over Rose Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 7.2N of Belleville · Structure no. 000790789003088

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

About this bridge

Minor Col 17-E.8 over Rose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Minor Col 17-E.8 over 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 17-E.8
CrossesRose Creek
Location7.2N of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 7913
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93243, -97.63275
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 17-E.8 over Rose Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 17-E.8 over 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-E.8 over Rose Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col 17-E.8 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 17-E.8 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.