US Bridges

Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.0S of Americus · Structure no. 000000000560130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,599
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 412 F.5-18.2
CrossesPester Creek
Location0.5E 1.0S of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49094, -96.25278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,599 (2007)
Projected traffic2,640 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek carry?

About 2,599 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 412 F.5-18.2 over Pester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.