US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · 12.04 MI N US36 · Structure no. 999908100790251
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,027
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 141 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage carry?
About 2,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY over Rose Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.