US Bridges

103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 103RDS 0.5 E of 39THW · Structure no. 000000000871370

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries103rd (rs 602)
CrossesDry Creek
Location103RDS 0.5 E of 39THW
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50614, -97.37897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic1,608 (2022)
Projected traffic1,962 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 103rd (rs 602) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.