US Bridges

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek

Poor

Geary County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.5S of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310020

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
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 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1806 Lyon CR RD
CrossesLyon Creek
Location2.0W 2.5S of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1806
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92376, -96.88604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2004)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$560,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 350 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 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.