US Bridges

Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.1N of Allen · Structure no. 000000000560241

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCord L 945-484.4
CrossesHill Creek
Location0.1N of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65906, -96.16972
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill 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 Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cord L 945-484.4 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.