US Bridges

3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.3W of Independence · Structure no. 000630993706844

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3575 RD S 28 ST
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0S 1.3W of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20525, -95.73347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 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 traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic72 by 2039
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 3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3575 RD S 28 ST over 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 3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3575 RD S 28 ST over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.