US Bridges

Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5W of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560658

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1507 I.0-26.2
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0S 1.5W of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 1507
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35931, -96.20789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2007)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.