US Bridges

Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.1E of Sylvan Grove · Structure no. 000000000530540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRs 2216 Iron DR
CrossesEast Twin Creek
Location1.5S 1.1E of Sylvan Grove
RouteCounty Highway 2216
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98674, -98.37426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2216 Iron DR over East Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.