US Bridges

Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 4.5N 1.5W of Globe · Structure no. 000231023904585

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 7.50N-3.97E
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location4.5N 1.5W of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.848, -95.42843
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to 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 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Local 7.50N-3.97E over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.