US Bridges

Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Edgemoor at Lexington · Structure no. 5304008700DC160

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgemoor
CrossesEast Branch Dry Creek
LocationEdgemoor at Lexington
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6822, -97.27123
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2006)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgemoor over East Branch 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 Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Edgemoor over East Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.