US Bridges

Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.5S 4.5W of Olpe · Structure no. 000560937005466

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. G 937.0-546.6
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.5S 4.5W of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20692, -96.24756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. G 937.0-546.6 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. G 937.0-546.6 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.