US Bridges

119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 119THW 0.6 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000870805006304

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries119th Local Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location119THW 0.6 N of 55THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60076, -97.48011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th Local Rd. over 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 119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 119th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.