K-44 HWY over Rock Creek
GoodHarper County, Kansas · 2.4 MI E K-179/K-44 JCT · Structure no. 999904400390601
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-44 HWY over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-44 HWY over Rock Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-44 HWY over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-44 HWY 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-44 HWY over Rock Creek carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is K-44 HWY over Rock Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-44 HWY over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.