US Bridges

Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · City of Lyons · Structure no. 000800725905283

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln St-E Ave S
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationCity of Lyons
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34336, -98.20328
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt 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 Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Lincoln St-E Ave S over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.