US Bridges

Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.5E 1.0S of Barnard · Structure no. 000000000530250

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 397 Vine DR
CrossesSecond Creek
Location5.5E 1.0S of Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 397
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17572, -97.94
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 397 Vine DR over Second 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 397 Vine DR over Second Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 397 Vine DR over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.