US Bridges

21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 3 South of Udall · Structure no. 000000000180390

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,665
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st RD over Trib. to Sand 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 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 2,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries21st RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3 South of Udall
RouteCounty Highway 164
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34618, -97.11493
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,665 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 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 21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is 21st RD over Trib. to Sand 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 21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 2,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 21st RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.