US Bridges

NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0N of Brainerd · Structure no. 000000000080190

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Meadowlark RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0N of Brainerd
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9802, -97.09757
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2021)
Projected traffic661 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Meadowlark RD over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW Meadowlark RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.