US Bridges

First Division RD over Forsyth Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 905-304 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000703

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

First Division RD over Forsyth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying First Division RD over Forsyth Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Division RD
CrossesForsyth Creek
Location905-304
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10303, -96.79736
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Division RD over Forsyth Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Division RD over Forsyth 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does First Division RD over Forsyth Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is First Division RD over Forsyth Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns First Division RD over Forsyth Creek?

It is owned by the Army.