US Bridges

K146 HWY over Rock Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 6.22 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999914600670541

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K146 HWY over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K146 HWY over Rock Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK146 HWY
CrossesRock Creek
Location6.22 MI E US59
RouteState Highway 146
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60194, -95.13917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2023)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K146 HWY over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is K146 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K146 HWY over Rock Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K146 HWY over Rock Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K146 HWY over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.