US Bridges

K33 HWY over Rock Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.66 MI N I35 · Structure no. 999903300300651

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K33 HWY over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K33 HWY over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,197 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK33 HWY
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.66 MI N I35
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72833, -95.07472
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2023)
Projected traffic2,197 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K33 HWY over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K33 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K33 HWY over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K33 HWY over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K33 HWY over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.