US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.8N 10.7W of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611065504782

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.8N 10.7W of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70658, -95.04719
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2011)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.