US Bridges

31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0E of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000180345

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries31st RD
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location3.0E of Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11423, -97.09472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2021)
Projected traffic655 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 31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 31st RD over Trib. to Spring 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 31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 31st RD over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.