US Bridges

Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.8S 2.2E of Neodesha · Structure no. 000000001030370

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesReno RD Rs 815
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.8S 2.2E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 815
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40143, -95.64728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Reno RD Rs 815 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.