US Bridges

2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1 W of 2350-OHIO · Structure no. 000000000020030

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2350 RD Q.9-23.5
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.1 W of 2350-OHIO
RouteCounty Highway 1244
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3683, -95.2055
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2014)
Projected traffic546 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2350 RD Q.9-23.5 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.