US Bridges

Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 7.0N 2.6W of Vining · Structure no. 000000001010800

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1735 24-B.4
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.0N 2.6W of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 1735
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66861, -97.3441
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1735 24-B.4 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1735 24-B.4 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.