US Bridges

Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 1.2N 1.0W of Cuba · Structure no. 000790805003249

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 25-N.8
CrossesSouth Fork Mill Creek
Location1.2N 1.0W of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 1081
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81574, -97.48104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks1%
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. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill 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. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 25-N.8 over South Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.