US Bridges

Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Iola · Structure no. 000011031205863

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada RD 8.2-I.3
CrossesRock Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Iola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91418, -95.38799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2006)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 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 Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada RD 8.2-I.3 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.