US Bridges

Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 3.7E of Lyons · Structure no. 000000000800270

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. M | Rs 573
CrossesTrib. to Jarvis Creek
Location3.7E of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 573
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34743, -98.12414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic350 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 Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis 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 Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ave. M | Rs 573 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.