US Bridges

RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.8E of Dunlap · Structure no. 000000000560380

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights 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 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 290 927.2-496.0
CrossesWrights Creek
Location1.8E of Dunlap
RouteCounty Highway 821
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57989, -96.33144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2007)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights 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 RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD 290 927.2-496.0 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.