US Bridges

RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.6N 5.0W of Americus · Structure no. 000560925004984

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRD a 925.0-498.4
CrossesTrib. to Wright Creek
Location3.6N 5.0W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55525, -96.35367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright 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 RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD a 925.0-498.4 over Trib. to Wright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.