US Bridges

Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.2E of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700050

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 261 25.0-19.5
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.2E of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50699, -95.59186
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic138 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 261 25.0-19.5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 261 25.0-19.5 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.