US Bridges

151st RD over Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.2N of Wilmot · Structure no. 000000000180190

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st RD over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 151st RD over 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries151st RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location2.2N of Wilmot
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40947, -96.87727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating12.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dutch Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is 151st RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 151st RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.