US Bridges

Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 5.5W 3.0N of Reading · Structure no. 000560957004968

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. T (T.0-281)
CrossesStream
Location5.5W 3.0N of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56675, -96.06064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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. T (T.0-281) over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. T (T.0-281) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.