US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 8.05 MI E Sedgwick Cl · Structure no. 999905400080031

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9,799 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,940 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesDry Creek
Location8.05 MI E Sedgwick Cl
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67944, -97.00611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,799 (2023)
Projected traffic12,940 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek carry?

About 9,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.