US Bridges

2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 3.0N of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000011041005804

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2600 St. 13.0-F.4
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.0N of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95917, -95.29895
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2600 St. 13.0-F.4 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.