US Bridges

Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.5W of Olpe · Structure no. 000560939705280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. 130 939.7-528
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.0N 2.5W of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34692, -96.21364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. 130 939.7-528 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.