US Bridges

Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 6.8S of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090500

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRs 1077
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location6.8S of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 1077
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27541, -96.64299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1077 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.