US Bridges

Rockville RD over Elm Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 10.3S 1.0E of Louisburg_ · Structure no. 000611109005103

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockville RD over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockville RD over 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockville RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location10.3S 1.0E of Louisburg_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47167, -94.65829
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic145 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 Rockville RD over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Rockville RD over Elm 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 Rockville RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rockville RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rockville RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.