US Bridges

S Road over Medicine Creek

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 10.1S 2.1W of Woodston · Structure no. 000820625903960

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Road over Medicine 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location10.1S 2.1W of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30729, -99.14353
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Road over Medicine Creek built?

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

What condition is S Road over Medicine 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Road over Medicine Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Road over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Road over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.