US Bridges

Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.0E of Nortonville · Structure no. 000000000440017

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Rd.
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.5S 3.0E of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 855
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39047, -95.27015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic245 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Rd. over Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Rd. over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.