US Bridges

Harry Street over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Harry at Oliver · Structure no. 5304008700DC100

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Street over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarry Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationHarry at Oliver
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66467, -97.27992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic21,200 (2006)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Harry Street 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 Harry Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harry Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Harry Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.