US Bridges

Woodlawn over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.9N of Derby · Structure no. 000870829006321

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodlawn over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoodlawn
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9N of Derby
RouteCity Street 6573
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59046, -97.26187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Woodlawn over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn over Dry Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Woodlawn over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.