US Bridges

32nd RD over Statler Branch

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.7E of Rock · Structure no. 000000000180240

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd RD over Statler Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32nd RD over Statler Branch in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries32nd RD
CrossesStatler Branch
Location0.5S 3.7E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.433, -96.93961
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Statler Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd RD over Statler Branch 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 Statler Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32nd RD over Statler Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd RD over Statler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.