US Bridges

32nd RD over Dutch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.8W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000000180260

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd RD over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 32nd RD over Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32nd RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location3.8W of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43302, -96.83795
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic380 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 Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32nd RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.