US Bridges

Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2095 500 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210540

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 196 T33-E98
CrossesLyon Creek
Location2095 500 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66699, -97.0049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 196 T33-E98 over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.