US Bridges

Range 52 Road over Honey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 945-428 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000918

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range 52 Road over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Range 52 Road over Honey Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRange 52 Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location945-428
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21612, -96.74645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$15,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range 52 Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range 52 Road over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Range 52 Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Range 52 Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Range 52 Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.