US Bridges

Rock Rd. over Owl Creek

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 265 5.0E 0.9S US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001041003005929

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Rd. over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Rd. over Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Rd.
CrossesOwl Creek
Location265 5.0E 0.9S US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86511, -95.64728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rock Rd. over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Rd. over Owl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Rd. over Owl Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rock Rd. over Owl Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Rd. over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.