US Bridges

Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek

FairPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 8.0N 1.4E Leonardville · Structure no. 000000000810210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 579 H.0-5.9F
CrossesFancy Creek
Location8.0N 1.4E Leonardville
RouteCounty Highway 579
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48129, -96.82902
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2004)
Projected traffic155 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 579 H.0-5.9F over Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.