US Bridges

19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 3.0E of Lyons · Structure no. 000000000800500

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries19th Rd. | Rs 986
CrossesTrib. to Jarvis Creek
Location3.0E of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 986
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34938, -98.14646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic55 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 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Rd. | Rs 986 over Trib. to Jarvis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.