US Bridges

Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.5E of Cedarvale · Structure no. 000100911007068

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal C.0-18.8
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.0S 0.5E of Cedarvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04484, -96.48952
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local C.0-18.8 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Local C.0-18.8 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.