US Bridges

RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.0E of Admire · Structure no. 000560955704745

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 395_955.7-474.5
CrossesChicken Creek
Location6.0N 2.0E of Admire
RouteCounty Highway 5628
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73161, -96.06217
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken 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 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 395_955.7-474.5 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.