US Bridges

Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0W of Castleton · Structure no. 000780749405940

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCastleton RD.27.41
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location1.0W of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 7810
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8684, -97.98819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castleton RD.27.41 over Red 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 2024.

How much traffic does Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Castleton RD.27.41 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.