US Bridges

RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0S 3.0E of Admire · Structure no. 000560959005000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 157 ft (48 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 270 (U.0-270)
CrossesDuck Creek
Location6.0S 3.0E of Admire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55042, -96.04203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 270 (U.0-270) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 270 (U.0-270) over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.