US Bridges

Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.0W of Globe · Structure no. 000000000230320

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1370
CrossesBranch of Rock Creek
Location3.0N 4.0W of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 1370
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82604, -95.46902
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic55 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1370 over Branch of 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1370 over Branch of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.