US Bridges

Cloud Street over Dry Creek

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1 E of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854810891

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloud Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cloud Street 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 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.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCloud Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 E of I-135
RouteCity Street 4810
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81266, -97.6309
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cloud Street over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Cloud Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cloud Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cloud Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cloud Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.