K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 12.92 MI NE K49 · Structure no. 999904200871701
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,407 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 2024.
How much traffic does K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns K-42 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.