U-81 HWY over Riley Creek
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · .21 MI NE of U36/U81 JCT · Structure no. 999908100790611
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,787
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-81 HWY over Riley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-81 HWY over Riley Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,599 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 84 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 U-81 HWY over Riley Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-81 HWY over Riley 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 U-81 HWY over Riley Creek carry?
About 5,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-81 HWY over Riley Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns U-81 HWY over Riley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.