US Bridges

Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.0N of Meriden · Structure no. 000000000440018

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeriden Rd.
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0N of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 1279
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2091, -95.5694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriden Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.