US Bridges

71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.2E 4.0N of Clearwater · Structure no. 000000000871210

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,177
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries71st (rs 601)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.2E 4.0N of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 601
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56356, -97.4395
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2022)
Projected traffic2,656 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 71st (rs 601) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 71st (rs 601) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.