US Bridges

Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.5E of Sedan · Structure no. 000100953306902

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLariat RD X.3-10.2
CrossesFly Creek
Location2.0N 3.5E of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16642, -96.10326
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lariat RD X.3-10.2 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.