US 56 HWY over Rock Creek
GoodMorris County, Kansas · 7.05 MI E JCT K177 · Structure no. 999905600640501
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,508
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 56 HWY over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 56 HWY over Rock Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 56 HWY over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 56 HWY 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 56 HWY over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 56 HWY over Rock Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 56 HWY over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.