US Bridges

Rs 95 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.5W of Hewins · Structure no. 000000000100040

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 95 over Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 95 over Rock Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 95
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5W of Hewins
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04101, -96.43371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 95 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 95 over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 95 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 95 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.