US Bridges

RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 8.0W 2.0S of Olpe · Structure no. 000560929205440

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 50 929.2-544.0
CrossesFawn Creek
Location8.0W 2.0S of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 5606
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23064, -96.31581
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn 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 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 50 929.2-544.0 over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.