US Bridges

S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.2N of South Haven · Structure no. 000960809007048

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Tyler Rd.
CrossesWest Shoo Fly Creek
Location2.0W 0.2N of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05893, -97.4379
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Tyler Rd. over West Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.