US Bridges

Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000750919403826

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Hollow Rd.
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.5E of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 1831
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39378, -96.39936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Hollow Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hollow Rd. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.