US Bridges

Pawnee over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Pawnee at Roosevelt · Structure no. 430400876250030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pawnee over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee
CrossesDry Creek
LocationPawnee at Roosevelt
RouteCity Street 6250
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65003, -97.29473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2006)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee over Dry Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pawnee over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.