US Bridges

W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 6.0E of Neodesha · Structure no. 001031013006541

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW-22.1 Local
CrossesDry Creek
Location6.0E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42515, -95.5621
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is W-22.1 Local 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 W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.