US Bridges

Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk.

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.4E of Narka · Structure no. 000790811303180

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk. in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD K-28.4
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Mill Crk.
Location6.0S 0.4E of Narka
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87128, -97.41832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic55 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 K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk. 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 K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk.?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD K-28.4 over Trib. N. Fork Mill Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.