US Bridges

Pressonville RD over Rock Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 8.2W 9.0N of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pressonville RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pressonville RD over Rock Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPressonville RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location8.2W 9.0N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1028
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70226, -95.02871
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2011)
Projected traffic745 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pressonville RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pressonville RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pressonville RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pressonville RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pressonville RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.