US Bridges

44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.5E 6.9N of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671059006281

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries44-8.1 Local
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location1.5E 6.9N of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61609, -95.14271
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 44-8.1 Local over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.