US Bridges

Rock Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Rock Rd. N of Kay St. · Structure no. 406800870709002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,715
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Rd. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Rd. over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationRock Rd. N of Kay St.
RouteCity Street C-717
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54, -97.2442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,715 (2015)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rock Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Rd. over Spring 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 Rock Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 11,715 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rock Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.