US Bridges

29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.3W of Vining · Structure no. 001010817703560

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries29-A.6 261
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0N 3.3W of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59608, -97.35572
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic30 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 29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29-A.6 261 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 29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 29-A.6 261 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.