US Bridges

135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 135THW 0.4 N of 55THN · Structure no. 000000000870261

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
111 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries135THW Rs 604
CrossesDry Creek
Location135THW 0.4 N of 55THN
RouteCounty Highway 6040
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59742, -97.49831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,746 (2022)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135THW Rs 604 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 135THW Rs 604 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.