US Bridges

250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.9W of Harlan · Structure no. 000000000920047

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries250 Road (rs 868)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0N 0.9W of Harlan
RouteCounty Highway 868
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65465, -98.7808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Road (rs 868) over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Road (rs 868) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.