US Bridges

Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 6.0S 8.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310893004481

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCarr Road 16.0-U.1
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.0S 8.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92611, -96.66889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Road 16.0-U.1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Road 16.0-U.1 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.