US Bridges

Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5E of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560820

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 2139 L.0-25.9
CrossesFowler Creek
Location3.0S 1.5E of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 2139
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36222, -96.15269
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 traffic400 (2007)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler 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 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2139 L.0-25.9 over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.