Killdeer over Rock Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.7W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250590
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Killdeer over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Killdeer over Rock Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Killdeer over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Killdeer 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Killdeer over Rock Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Killdeer over Rock Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Killdeer over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.