US Bridges

RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.7S 1.5W of Hartford · Structure no. 000560965005467

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD X 965.0-546.7
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location6.7S 1.5W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 1705
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20492, -95.99564
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 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
Trucks10%
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 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 X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile 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 X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD X 965.0-546.7 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.