US Bridges

Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.2S 2.0E of Nortonville · Structure no. 000441039003822

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRawlins Rd.
CrossesN. Fork Crooked Creek
Location1.2S 2.0E of Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40303, -95.29175
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked 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 Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rawlins Rd. over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.