US Bridges

US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 200FT E Mission RD on U56 · Structure no. 999905600463671

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 28,372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,978 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 392 ft wide.

CarriesUS-56 HWY
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location200FT E Mission RD on U56
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02944, -94.625
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width392 ft (119.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,372 (2023)
Projected traffic31,978 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 28,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 392 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 HWY over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.