US Bridges

FAU 1101 over Stream

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Lyon County, Kansas · 5.0E. of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000560100

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,796
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1101 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 1101 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,796 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1101
CrossesStream
Location5.0E. of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41736, -96.24417
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,796 (2007)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 FAU 1101 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1101 over Stream 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 FAU 1101 over Stream carry?

About 2,796 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1101 over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns FAU 1101 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.