US Bridges

6th. Street over Rock Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · In Burlington Sof Juanita · Structure no. 503550160000004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th. Street over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th. Street over Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th. Street
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIn Burlington Sof Juanita
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19675, -95.74165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th. Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th. Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 6th. Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th. Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6th. Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.