US Bridges

RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.0W of Americus · Structure no. 000560925005009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRD a (A.0-13.9)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.0N 5.0W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53733, -96.35381
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 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 traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian 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 RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD a (A.0-13.9) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.