US Bridges

131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck.

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.7S of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180410

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck. in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries131st RD
CrossesTrib. Little Cedar Ck.
Location1.0W 1.7S of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29344, -96.9159
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic840 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck. 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 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck. carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 131st RD over Trib. Little Cedar Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.