US Bridges

Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.8W of Castleton · Structure no. 00000000078B360

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 556 W Arlington
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location2.0N 1.8W of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 556
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89744, -98.00987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic580 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 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 Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 556 W Arlington over 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 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 556 W Arlington over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.