US Bridges

Local 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.5W 2.4N of Globe · Structure no. 000231023004625

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 5.3N-3.0E
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.5W 2.4N of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 2157
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81615, -95.44616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5.3N-3.0E 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 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5.3N-3.0E over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.