US Bridges

RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0N 0.9W of Americus · Structure no. 000560933104940

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD 300 (E.1-10.0)
CrossesTrib. to Wright Creek
Location6.0N 0.9W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59369, -96.27889
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2007)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright 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 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 300 (E.1-10.0) over Trib. to Wright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.