US Bridges

11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffey County, Kansas · 11.0-K.5 · Structure no. 000160989505500

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries11th. Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location11.0-K.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18495, -95.77386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is 11th. Rd. over Trib. to 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 11th. Rd. over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.