US Bridges

K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 8.8 MI N K-47/K-7 JCT · Structure no. 999900700190791

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-7 HWY
CrossesW. Fork Dry Wood Creek
Location8.8 MI N K-47/K-7 JCT
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63583, -94.83194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 HWY over W. Fork Dry Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.