US Bridges

K104 HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.76 MI N K4 · Structure no. 999910400851571

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K104 HWY over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K104 HWY 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK104 HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.76 MI N K4
RouteState Highway 104
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73639, -97.61306
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2023)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K104 HWY over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is K104 HWY 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 2024.

How much traffic does K104 HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K104 HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K104 HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.