US Bridges

Centennial Road over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 4.2 S of I-70 · Structure no. 525400850000021

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centennial Road over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentennial Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.2 S of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81419, -97.63258
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centennial Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Centennial 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 Centennial Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial Road 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.