US Bridges

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 0.5E of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310021

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1806 Lyon CR RD
CrossesLyon Creek
Location0.5E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1806
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96239, -96.83719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2004)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD 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 December 2024.

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

About 166 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.