US Bridges

15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.8E 2.0S of Kimball · Structure no. 000671059806260

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries15-21.8 Local
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.8E 2.0S of Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.631, -95.12889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-21.8 Local 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 2024.

How much traffic does 15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15-21.8 Local over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.