US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage
FairLyon County, Kansas · 0.67 MI E K99 · Structure no. 999905600560321
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US56 HWY over 142 Mile Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.