US Bridges

Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 10.3S 1.0E of Louisburg · Structure no. 000611107905103

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRockville RD
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location10.3S 1.0E of Louisburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47198, -94.65858
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2011)
Projected traffic4 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rockville RD over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.