US Bridges

87th over South Fork Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.0W 3.1N of Haysville · Structure no. 000870809006289

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th over South Fork Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 87th over South Fork Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries87th
CrossesSouth Fork Dry Creek
Location5.0W 3.1N of Haysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60925, -97.444
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 87th over South Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th over South Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does 87th over South Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 87th over South Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 87th over South Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.