US Bridges

Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek

GoodPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.5 S 4.5 E of Neadesha · Structure no. 000000001030001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld K-37 Udall RD
CrossesDry Dreek
Location1.5 S 4.5 E of Neadesha
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41335, -95.59722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2013)
Projected traffic343 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old K-37 Udall RD over Dry Dreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.