Rock over Paw Paw Creek
GoodPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 6.5N 1.6W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250410
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rock over Paw Paw Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rock over Paw Paw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rock over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rock over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rock over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.