US Bridges

Court Street over Dry Creek West of First

Good

Clay County, Kansas · In Clay Center · Structure no. 505000140000010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Dry Creek West of First is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court Street over Dry Creek West of First in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesDry Creek West of First
LocationIn Clay Center
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37743, -97.13459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2012)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Court Street over Dry Creek West of First built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court Street over Dry Creek West of First 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Court Street over Dry Creek West of First carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Dry Creek West of First?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Dry Creek West of First?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.