US Bridges

Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.9N of Meriden · Structure no. 000000000440019

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeriden Rd.
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.9N of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 1279
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27308, -95.57066
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 1954, making it 71 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 5% are trucks.

How long is Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meriden Rd. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.