US Bridges

175 Road over Dry Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 11.2S 1.7E of Neodesha · Structure no. 001031003106582

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175 Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 175 Road over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries175 Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location11.2S 1.7E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39536, -95.64933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 175 Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175 Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 175 Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 175 Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 175 Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.