Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk
Republic County, Kansas · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rs 1041 over Trib to S. Fork Mill Crk in Republic County, Kansas, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 47 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 267 inventoried bridges in Republic County rated poor (3.0%); 8 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 1.2N 4.0E of Cuba |
| NBI structure number | 000000000790510 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Republic County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Street over Mid States Port Auth. RR | 1987 | 6,000 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy over Riley Creek | 2000 | 5,787 | Good |
| US36 Hwy over US81 Highway | 1967 | 3,437 | Fair |
| US36 Hwy over Riley Creek | 2014 | 3,437 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy SB over Kyle RR & Local Rd | 2000 | 3,047 | Good |
| U-81 Hwy NB over Kyle RR & Local Rd | 2000 | 3,047 | Good |
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