US Bridges

Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Rocky Crk. Ent. N. 13th · Structure no. 530400870WBFM10

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Creek Prkwy
CrossesWest Fork Four Mile Cr.
LocationRocky Crk. Ent. N. 13th
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70906, -97.18589
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr.?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Creek Prkwy over West Fork Four Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.