US Bridges

K-57 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 12.22 MI SE I-70 HWY · Structure no. 999905700310791

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-57 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-57 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 33 ft (10 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-57 Highway
CrossesDry Creek Drainage
Location12.22 MI SE I-70 HWY
RouteState Highway 57
StateKansas
Coordinates38.915, -96.63889
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-57 Highway 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 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage carry?

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

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

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns K-57 Highway over Dry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.