US Bridges

James St. over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · James St. at Dry Creek · Structure no. 406800870712003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,165
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James St. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying James St. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames St.
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJames St. at Dry Creek
RouteCity Street C-712
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55542, -97.25837
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,165 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 James St. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is James St. 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 James St. over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James St. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns James St. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.