US Bridges

Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Polo at Kevin · Structure no. 5304008700DC210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPolo Street
CrossesEast Branch Dry Creek
LocationPolo at Kevin
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70581, -97.26912
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
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 Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Polo Street over East Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.