Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek
Lyon County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rs 1507 I.0-26.2 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 197 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2007).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 318 of the 494 inventoried bridges in Lyon County rated good (64.4%); 4 (0.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 135 ft |
| Location | 3.0S 1.5W of Emporia |
| NBI structure number | 000000000560658 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lyon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| URB1105 Indust over I-35 Hwy | 1994 | 12,935 | Good |
| US50 Hwy over Cottonwood Riv Drain | 1947 | 12,887 | Fair |
| I-35HWY over Lincoln St | 1965 | 10,914 | Fair |
| I-35 Hwy over Lincoln St | 2024 | 10,914 | Good |
| I-35 Hwy SB (kta) over Local Road Phenis Creek | 1956 | 9,014 | Good |
| I-35 Hwy NB (kta) over Local Road Phenis Creek | 1956 | 9,014 | Good |
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