US Bridges

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 2.5N.E. of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 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
Location2.5N.E. of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30118, -98.09108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2021)
Projected traffic1,390 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 1972, making it 53 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 1,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.