US Bridges

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 1.5E of Saxman · Structure no. 000000000800100

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. Q | Rs 445
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5E of Saxman
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28956, -98.09334
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2021)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. Q | Rs 445 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 Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.