US Bridges

NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.52 MI N Crawford Coln · Structure no. 999906900060941

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesNB US-69 HWY
CrossesW Fork Dry Wood Creek
Location0.52 MI N Crawford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68083, -94.70333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek carry?

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

How long is NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-69 HWY over W Fork Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.