US Bridges

Lilly Road over Lyon Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 7.0S 3.0W Junction City · Structure no. 000310865904502

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Road over Lyon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lilly Road over Lyon Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLilly Road
CrossesLyon Creek
Location7.0S 3.0W Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91, -96.91028
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2004)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Lilly Road over Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Road 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 Lilly Road over Lyon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lilly Road over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Road over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.