US Bridges

Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 294 2.9N of Piqua · Structure no. 001041015005808

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesXylan Rd.
CrossesRock Creek
Location294 2.9N of Piqua
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96506, -95.53772
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Xylan Rd. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.