US Bridges

151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0E of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180170

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries151st RD
CrossesTrib. Cedar Creek
Location1.0E of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31555, -96.87947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is 151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 151st RD over Trib. Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.