US Bridges

County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 5.5N of Allen · Structure no. 000000000560290

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. L
Crosses142 Mile Creek
Location5.5N of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73867, -96.16692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. L over 142 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 County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. L over 142 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.