US Bridges

Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 7.1E of Arlington · Structure no. 000000000780350

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 556 5902520
CrossesTrib. to Red Rock Creek
Location7.1E of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 556
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89734, -98.02807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 556 5902520 over Trib. to Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.