US Bridges

151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · N. of Wilmot · Structure no. 000000000180180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st RD
CrossesTrib. to Dutch Creek
LocationN. of Wilmot
RouteCounty Highway 158
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38908, -96.87664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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; 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic490 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 Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 151st RD over Trib. to Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.