US Bridges

Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · At Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. H.7-23.5
CrossesStream
LocationAt Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39783, -96.21269
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream 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 Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. H.7-23.5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.