US Bridges

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 3.4W 5.3S of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310018

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1806 Lyon CR RD
CrossesLyon Creek
Location3.4W 5.3S of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1806
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88472, -96.91
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2004)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.