US Bridges

Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.9N 7.0E of Hunter · Structure no. 000620721004041

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. WM1
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.9N 7.0E of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24597, -98.26547
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2002)
Projected traffic70 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 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 Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. WM1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. WM1 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.