US Bridges

Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 10.0N 19.2E Garden City · Structure no. 000280471705605

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLocal Rockpit Rd.
CrossesPawnee River
Location10.0N 19.2E Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11033, -100.52319
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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 traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rockpit Rd. over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.