US Bridges

151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.2S of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180150

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries151st RD
CrossesTrib. to E. Badger Creek
Location4.0E 0.2S of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24208, -96.87957
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic730 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 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger 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 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 151st RD over Trib. to E. Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.