US Bridges

RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.8S of Haysville · Structure no. 000000000870360

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
901
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRIDGE/71st Rs 998
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0W 0.8S of Haysville
RouteCounty Highway 998
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55193, -97.425
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2022)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RIDGE/71st Rs 998 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RIDGE/71st Rs 998 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.