US Bridges

211th RD over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.3N of Burden · Structure no. 000000000180010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th RD over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 211th RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries211th RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.0W 1.3N of Burden
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33581, -96.77043
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic582 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 211th RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 211th RD over Silver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 211th RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 211th RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 211th RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.