US Bridges

4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.9E 2.0N of Goddard · Structure no. 000870795906180

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location0.9E 2.0N of Goddard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69287, -97.55564
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Local Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.