US Bridges

Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 9.0S 9.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310895104540

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCutoff RD 17.1-X.0
CrossesWest Branch Dry Creek
Location9.0S 9.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88472, -96.64767
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2005)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cutoff RD 17.1-X.0 over West Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.