US Bridges

250 RD over Dry Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.1E of Neodesha · Structure no. 001031003606565

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250 RD over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250 RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8S 2.1E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4065, -95.64165
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 250 RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 RD 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 250 RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 250 RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250 RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.