US Bridges

Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 12.43 MI N US36 Sdrd West · Structure no. 999908100790261

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, 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 20 vehicles a day. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBirch Road (left)
CrossesRose Creek Drainage
Location12.43 MI N US36 Sdrd West
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98611, -97.61333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birch Road (left) 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 Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Birch Road (left) 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Birch Road (left) over Rose Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.