Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek
GoodPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · Mt. Vernon at Bluff · Structure no. 53040087000DC80
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Vernon 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 Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns Mt. Vernon over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.