US Bridges

Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.5S of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000560050

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 151 Z.0-65
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location3.5S of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25169, -95.959
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 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 traffic360 (2007)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile 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 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 151 Z.0-65 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.