US Bridges

K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 8.86 MI SE I-70 · Structure no. 999905700310721

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesK-57 HWY
CrossesDry Creek Drainage
Location8.86 MI SE I-70
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94444, -96.68444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.