US Bridges

Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 1.5N of Gas · Structure no. 000000000010350

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 7 2200 ST
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5N of Gas
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9485, -95.33565
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic211 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 7 2200 ST over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.