US Bridges

Road 22 over Rose Creek

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 3.7S 4.5E Sharon Springs · Structure no. 001000353004607

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 22 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 22 over Rose Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 22
CrossesRose Creek
Location3.7S 4.5E Sharon Springs
RouteCounty Highway 10007
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83308, -101.66724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
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 Road 22 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 22 over Rose 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 22 over Rose Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 22 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 22 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.