US Bridges

RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · N. Edge of Neosho Rapids · Structure no. 000560963505240

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD 150 963.5-524.0
CrossesDry Creek
LocationN. Edge of Neosho Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37597, -95.99675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry 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 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 150 963.5-524.0 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.