US Bridges

K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 7.65 MI SE I70 · Structure no. 999905700310651

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK57 HWY
CrossesDry Creek Drainage
Location7.65 MI SE I70
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96472, -96.69667
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.