US Bridges

Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.0E of Flush · Structure no. 000750915903920

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoneysuckle Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.5N 1.0E of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33396, -96.42879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
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 Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeysuckle Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Honeysuckle Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.