US Bridges

Rye DR over Spring Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.5E 6.7N of Beverly · Structure no. 000530755204223

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye DR over Spring Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rye DR over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRye DR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5E 6.7N of Beverly
RouteCounty Highway 5320
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11583, -97.94389
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rye DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye DR over Spring 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 Rye DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rye DR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rye DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.