US Bridges

Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.2E of Lake Afton · Structure no. 000000000871030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,503
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,503 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 362 39th
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location3.2E of Lake Afton
RouteCounty Highway 362
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62102, -97.56808
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,503 (2022)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 362 39th over Trib. to 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 Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 3,503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 39th over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.