US Bridges

32nd RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0E of Rock · Structure no. 000000000180220

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd RD over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd RD over Rock Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries32nd RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43326, -96.98916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic336 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd RD over Rock 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 32nd RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32nd RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.