US Bridges

Ulysses RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 4.7E 0.5S of Neodesha · Structure no. 001031009706545

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulysses RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ulysses RD over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUlysses RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.7E 0.5S of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42041, -95.58479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ulysses RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ulysses RD over 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 over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ulysses RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ulysses RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.