US Bridges

NW 90 Street over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 3.4E 0.5S of Whitewater · Structure no. 000080847905820

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 90 Street over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying NW 90 Street over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 90 Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.4E 0.5S of Whitewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95627, -97.08043
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NW 90 Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 90 Street 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 90 Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 90 Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NW 90 Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.