US Bridges

220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 3.0W 2.0S of Barnard · Structure no. 000530739004148

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries220th RD Rs 1467
CrossesBattle Creek
Location3.0W 2.0S of Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16306, -98.09806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek built?

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

What condition is 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle 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 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 220th RD Rs 1467 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.