US Bridges

Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.2S 4.5W of Hartford · Structure no. 000560959005387

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. U 959.0-538.7
CrossesSouth Eagle Creek
Location3.2S 4.5W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26564, -96.04239
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle 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. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. U 959.0-538.7 over South Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.