US Bridges

Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.9S 4.0E of Partridge · Structure no. 000780745605840

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Rock RD.25.60
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location1.9S 4.0E of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 7814
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94089, -98.02024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks8%
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$390,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock RD.25.60 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.