US Bridges

Schilling Road over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.25W of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854802002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schilling Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schilling Road over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSchilling Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.25W of I-135
RouteCity Street 4802
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78362, -97.6217
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Schilling Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schilling Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schilling Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schilling Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Schilling Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.