US Bridges

K114 HWY over Dry Branch

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 0.275 MI W JCT K18&K114 · Structure no. 999911400810201

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K114 HWY over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying K114 HWY over Dry Branch in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 10,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,109 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesK114 HWY
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.275 MI W JCT K18&K114
RouteState Highway 114
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1175, -96.70694
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,889 (2023)
Projected traffic11,109 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K114 HWY over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is K114 HWY over Dry Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K114 HWY over Dry Branch carry?

About 10,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K114 HWY over Dry Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns K114 HWY over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.