US Bridges

Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.5W 3.0S of Hartford · Structure no. 000560959005385

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. U 959.0-538.5
CrossesEagle Creek
Location4.5W 3.0S of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26681, -96.04242
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle 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. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. U 959.0-538.5 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.