US Bridges

151st RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0E of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180160

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 151st RD over Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries151st RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0E of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30774, -96.87941
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 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
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2021)
Projected traffic595 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st RD over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 151st RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 151st RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.