US Bridges

Rs 1273 over Rock Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0S 7.0W of Lone Star · Structure no. 000000000230260

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1273 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1273 over Rock Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1273
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.0S 7.0W of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 1273
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83969, -95.48202
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Rs 1273 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1273 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1273 over Rock Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rs 1273 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1273 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.