US Bridges

Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.0W of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560468

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1078 H.6-26.0
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0S 2.0W of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 1078
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36153, -96.214
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2007)
Projected traffic90 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry 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 Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1078 H.6-26.0 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.