US Bridges

RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.9N&2.25E of Americus · Structure no. 000560939204962

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRD H2 939.2-496.2
CrossesTributary to Allen Creek
Location4.9N&2.25E of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57692, -96.22064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen 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 H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD H2 939.2-496.2 over Tributary to Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.