US Bridges

Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.5E 0.5N of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 151 4.7-75
CrossesEagle Creek
Location6.5E 0.5N of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26869, -96.04419
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 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 traffic255 (2007)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 151 4.7-75 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.