US Bridges

Rs 823 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.5W of Doniphan · Structure no. 000000000220220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 823 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 823 over Rock Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 823
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0N 1.5W of Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 823
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6526, -95.10875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2005)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 823 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 823 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 823 over Rock Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 823 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 823 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.