US Bridges

Oliver over Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Oliver at Harry · Structure no. 430400876525030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,290
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oliver over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 13,290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver
CrossesDry Creek
LocationOliver at Harry
RouteCity Street 6525
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66368, -97.28043
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,290 (2006)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver 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 Oliver over Dry Creek carry?

About 13,290 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oliver over Dry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Oliver over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.