US Bridges

Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 2E 1.5N of Haven · Structure no. 000780777005865

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRayl RD
CrossesTrib. to Gar Creek
Location2E 1.5N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 1741
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91944, -97.73864
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Rayl RD over Trib. to Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.