US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · 10.48 MI N US-36 · Structure no. 999908100790551
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,027
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 Highway SB 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek carry?
About 2,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 Highway SB over Rose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.