US Bridges

Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301041305020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson (10-12.3)
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.0S 0.7W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 3012
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53572, -95.28088
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson (10-12.3) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson (10-12.3) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.