US Bridges

US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage

Good

Republic County, Kansas · .17 MI N K-148 · Structure no. 999908100790571

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,981 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,937 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-81 Highway SB
CrossesWest Creek Drainage
Location.17 MI N K-148
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69889, -97.66028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,981 (2023)
Projected traffic3,937 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-81 Highway SB over West 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 US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-81 Highway SB over West Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.