US Bridges

Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · S.E. Outskirts of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301043204960

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 13-13.2
CrossesRock Creek
LocationS.E. Outskirts of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57935, -95.26136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 13-13.2 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.