US Bridges

13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.03 E of 151STW · Structure no. 000870801006160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries13th Local Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location13THN 0.03 E of 151STW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70741, -97.51708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Local Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.