US Bridges

Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 7.0W 5.3S of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990937004683

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 103
CrossesRock Creek
Location7.0W 5.3S of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 9915
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77874, -96.24215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 103 over Rock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 103 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.