US Bridges

Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 3.0W of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150150

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 139 | Rock RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0W of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56654, -97.7223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 139 | Rock RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.