US Bridges

Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.25W 1.0N of Reading · Structure no. 000560967005020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. (Y-260)
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.25W 1.0N of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53544, -95.96917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck 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 Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. (Y-260) over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.