US Bridges

Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.7S of Antioch · Structure no. 000000000610200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpoon Creek RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.0W 1.7S of Antioch
RouteCounty Highway 348
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70011, -94.98248
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2011)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spoon Creek RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Spoon Creek RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.