US Bridges

Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2nd ST at Brookside · Structure no. 5304008700DC181

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesEast Branch Dry Creek
Location2nd ST at Brookside
RouteCity Street 6814
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69022, -97.26847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over East Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.