US Bridges

Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.5 N 2.5 W of Reading · Structure no. 000560963005006

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD W - 265.0
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.5 N 2.5 W of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5413, -96.00542
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 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 traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck 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 Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD W - 265.0 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.