US Bridges

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 6.0E 2.8N of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800160

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Rd. | Rs 560
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.0E 2.8N of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24448, -98.08766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2044
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 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 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.