US Bridges

Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.2S of Reading · Structure no. 000000000560480

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1117 Y.4-246.0
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2S of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51419, -95.95964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic53 (2007)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud 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 Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1117 Y.4-246.0 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.