US Bridges

State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.0W Junction City · Structure no. 000310871004502

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Lake Road
CrossesTributary of Lyon Creek
Location7.0S 1.0W Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91361, -96.87333
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic55 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 State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Lake Road over Tributary of 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 State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Lake Road over Tributary of Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.