US Bridges

28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.5S of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800300

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28th Rd. | Rs 574
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5E 3.5S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 574
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34101, -97.98002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
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 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Rd. | Rs 574 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.