US Bridges

Crawford Street over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1 E of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854816002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford Street over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrawford Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 E of I-135
RouteCity Street 4816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82717, -97.63711
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford 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 Crawford Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Crawford 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 75 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.