US Bridges

Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.0N 13.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310901404306

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRooks Ranch Rd.
CrossesSwede Creek
Location1.0N 13.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05087, -96.57792
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rooks Ranch Rd. over Swede Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.