US Bridges

28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 2.0E 4.2S of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800290

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries28th Rd. | Rs 574
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location2.0E 4.2S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 574
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32862, -97.98002
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 evaluation5: 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree 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 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.