US Bridges

Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.0W 1.8S of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231021004589

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 7.15N-2.0E
CrossesRock Creek
Location6.0W 1.8S of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84295, -95.46354
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic25 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 Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.15N-2.0E 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 Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 7.15N-2.0E over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.