US Bridges

Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · S.E. Cor. of Americus · Structure no. 000000000560140

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

About this bridge

Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 412 F.5-16.6
CrossesStream
LocationS.E. Cor. of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49719, -96.25336
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream 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.5-16.6 over Stream carry?

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

How long is Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 412 F.5-16.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.