US Bridges

22nd RD over Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.6E of Rock · Structure no. 000180859706520

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd RD over Rock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 22nd RD over Rock Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries22nd RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.5N 1.6E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4474, -96.97623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$860,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd RD over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.