US Bridges

3rd. Street over Rock Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · In Burlington Des Moines · Structure no. 503550160000005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Street over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd. Street over Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd. Street
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIn Burlington Des Moines
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19348, -95.73715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic900 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 3rd. Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Street over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd. Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.