US Bridges

Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.2W 4.8S of Olpe · Structure no. 000560939005488

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. H 939.0-548.8
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.2W 4.8S of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 5613
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19192, -96.22994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. H 939.0-548.8 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.