US Bridges

SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.52 MI N Crawford Coln · Structure no. 999906900060121

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSB US69 HWY
CrossesW Fk Dry Wood Creek
Location0.52 MI N Crawford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68056, -94.70333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (122 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2023)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB US69 HWY over W Fk Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.