US Bridges

RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.0S of Plymouth · Structure no. 000560933505245

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 145 933.5-524.5
CrossesPhenis Creek
Location3.0E 3.0S of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36883, -96.2755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis 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 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD 145 933.5-524.5 over Phenis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.