US Bridges

Rs 824 over Rock Creek

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.5E of Bendena · Structure no. 000000000220230

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 824 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 824 over Rock Creek in Doniphan 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 824
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0S 3.5E of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 824
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.725, -95.11944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2005)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 824 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 824 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 824 over Rock Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 824 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 824 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.