US Bridges

Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.2E of Republic · Structure no. 000790769103180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. K-7.2
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.0S 0.2E of Republic
RouteCounty Highway 866
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87128, -97.81662
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. K-7.2 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. K-7.2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.