Rye DR over Bacon Creek
GoodLincoln County, Kansas · 3.3W 2.0N of Denmark · Structure no. 000530711704220
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rye DR over Bacon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rye DR over Bacon Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rye DR over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rye DR over Bacon 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 Rye DR over Bacon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rye DR over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rye DR over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.