US Bridges

32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.8E of Rock · Structure no. 000000000180230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Statler Creek
Location0.5S 1.8E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43294, -96.97336
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic335 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 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler 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 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek carry?

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

How long is 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd RD over Trib. to Statler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.