US Bridges

Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · In Denmark · Structure no. 000000000530160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 395 Pike DR
CrossesDry Branch Creek
LocationIn Denmark
RouteCounty Highway 395
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08917, -98.28544
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 395 Pike DR over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.