US Bridges

Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.3W of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611105604945

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRogers RD
CrossesTrib. to Rabbit Creek
Location2.5S 0.3W of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58586, -94.68169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2015)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers RD over Trib. to Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.