K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 6.53 MI NW of Morris Cl · Structure no. 999905700310771
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 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 2003, so it is 22 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns K-57 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.