US Bridges

Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.4E of Hunter · Structure no. 000620715404020

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. V4J
CrossesNorth Rock Creek
Location2.0N 4.4E of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26333, -98.31389
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. V4J over North Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. V4J over North Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.