US Bridges

Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.9W of Garland · Structure no. 000000000060210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEagle Rd. Rs 56
CrossesTrib. to Buck Run Creek
Location1.9W of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73161, -94.65551
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2006)
Projected traffic312 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Rd. Rs 56 over Trib. to Buck Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.