US Bridges

FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1S of S.M. Pkwy. · Structure no. 408950463051001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,270
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3051 (mission)
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.1S of S.M. Pkwy.
RouteCity Street 3051
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0285, -94.62604
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,270 (2015)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3051 (mission) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek carry?

About 8,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3051 (mission) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.