US Bridges

134th over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 6.5N 0.5W of Meriden · Structure no. 000000000440041

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

134th over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 134th over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries134th
CrossesRock Creek
Location6.5N 0.5W of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 1807
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28871, -95.58277
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic104 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 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 134th over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 134th 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 134th over Rock Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 134th over Rock Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 134th over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.