US Bridges

RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.0W of Hartford · Structure no. 000560965505387

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD X5 965.5-538.7
CrossesEagle Creek
Location3.0S 1.0W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26314, -95.97792
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic110 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD X5 965.5-538.7 over 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 X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD X5 965.5-538.7 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.