US Bridges

13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.1E of Stark · Structure no. 000671061106240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries13-22.1 Local
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.0S 1.1E of Stark
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64559, -95.12151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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 13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13-22.1 Local 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 13-22.1 Local over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.