US Bridges

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 6.0E 1.6S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000000800180

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Rd. | Rs 560 over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. 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 1.6S of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3241, -98.09106
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
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 1979, making it 46 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 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.