US Bridges

Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · .45 S 4.5 E of Neadesha · Structure no. 000000001030002

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUlysses RD OLDK-37
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
Location.45 S 4.5 E of Neadesha
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42609, -95.59725
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ulysses RD OLDK-37 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ulysses RD OLDK-37 over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.