US Bridges

Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0E of Goddard · Structure no. 000870797006229

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,817
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,817 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,437 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location1.0E of Goddard
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.651, -97.55303
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,817 (2022)
Projected traffic3,437 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.