US Bridges

Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 11.5S 2.0E of Belleville · Structure no. 000790793003465

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 115 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 19-Y.5
CrossesWest Creek
Location11.5S 2.0E of Belleville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65984, -97.59482
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
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; 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West 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 Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 19-Y.5 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.