US Bridges

Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.9E of Homewood · Structure no. 000301033905000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRock Ck (11-8.9)
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5N 1.9E of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55025, -95.3431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Ck (11-8.9) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.