US Bridges

211th RD over Lower Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.3N of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000000180040

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th RD over Lower Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 211th RD over Lower Dutch Creek in Cowley 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries211th RD
CrossesLower Dutch Creek
Location1.3N of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45763, -96.77017
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic385 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 Lower Dutch Creek built?

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

What condition is 211th RD over Lower Dutch 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 Lower Dutch Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 211th RD over Lower Dutch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 211th RD over Lower Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.