US Bridges

RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 5.5W 3.5N of Reading · Structure no. 000560957004965

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD T (T.0-285)
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5.5W 3.5N of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57292, -96.06067
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RD T (T.0-285) over Duck 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 T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD T (T.0-285) over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.