US Bridges

Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream

Poor

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.3E of Denmark · Structure no. 000530723404220

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream is a masonry culvert carrying Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRye Drive
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.0N 2.3E of Denmark
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11806, -98.23528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rye Drive over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.