US Bridges

Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.4W of Munden · Structure no. 000790797603060

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. D-21.6
CrossesRose Creek
Location3.0N 0.4W of Munden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95727, -97.5469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. D-21.6 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.