SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 3.5S of Lowell · Structure no. 000000000110170
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 70th ST over Dry Branch 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 SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SE 70th ST over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.