US Bridges

RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.8N 4.0W of Americus · Structure no. 000560927004982

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD B 927.0-498.2
CrossesWrights Creek
Location3.8N 4.0W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 5607
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56286, -96.33544
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights 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 B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD B 927.0-498.2 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.