US Bridges

16 Road over Bow Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 8.1N 2.6W of Stockton · Structure no. 000820607003609

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16 Road over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 16 Road over Bow Creek in Rooks 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries16 Road
CrossesBow Creek
Location8.1N 2.6W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55361, -99.32306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16 Road over Bow Creek built?

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

What condition is 16 Road over Bow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 16 Road over Bow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 16 Road over Bow Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 16 Road over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.