US Bridges

Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.4E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090190

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 91
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Cottonwood
Location4.5S 1.4E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33309, -96.51259
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2014)
Projected traffic294 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.