US Bridges

US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.50 MI E Rice Coln · Structure no. 999905600591181

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,742 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS-56 HWY
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location1.50 MI E Rice Coln
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37667, -97.89667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2023)
Projected traffic3,742 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 HWY over Lone Tree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 HWY over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.