US Bridges

B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.6S of Calderhead · Structure no. 001010819003468

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesB-24.8 205
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location1.6S of Calderhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65843, -97.34983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 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 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 B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-24.8 205 over Trib. to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns B-24.8 205 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.