US Bridges

102nd over Rock Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.6W of Meriden · Structure no. 000441007404060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 102nd over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries102nd
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.0N 0.6W of Meriden
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23069, -95.58216
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 102nd over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 102nd over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 102nd over Rock Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.