US Bridges

Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.8E of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000990961504340

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek in Wabaunsee 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 49
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5S 0.8E of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02985, -96.00986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 49 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 49 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.