US Bridges

Local Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127THE 0.8 N of 29THN · Structure no. 000870837006102

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location127THE 0.8 N of 29THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74997, -97.1897
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic365 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Local Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 September 2023.

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

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.