US Bridges

Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.5W of Louisville · Structure no. 000750921504008

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFlint Rock Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0N 3.5W of Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 2099
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26514, -96.37923
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Rock Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Rock Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.