US Bridges

Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0S of Blaine · Structure no. 000750919203740

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Road
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location2.0S of Blaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46489, -96.40391
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Road over Trib. to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Road over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.