US Bridges

Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.5E of Ash Grove · Structure no. 000000000530190

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 396 Union DR
CrossesBacon Creek
Location0.5E of Ash Grove
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1611, -98.35477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 396 Union DR over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.