US Bridges

RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.5S of Olpe · Structure no. 000560945205402

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD L2 945.2-540.2
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.5S of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25403, -96.16989
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 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 L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle 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 L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD L2 945.2-540.2 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.