US Bridges

135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 135THW 0.3 N of 47THS · Structure no. 000870803006287

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries135th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location135THW 0.3 N of 47THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61093, -97.4984
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2022)
Projected traffic1,670 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 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 135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 135th 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 2024.

How much traffic does 135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.