US Bridges

Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 7.0N 3.8E of Hill City · Structure no. 000000000330150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 859)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location7.0N 3.8E of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 859
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4811, -99.75237
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 859) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.