US Bridges

Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Pine Crest at Orme · Structure no. 5304008700DC140

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrme/Pinecrest
CrossesDry Creek
LocationPine Crest at Orme
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67739, -97.27594
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Orme/Pinecrest 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 Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Orme/Pinecrest over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.