US Bridges

82nd RD over Dutch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.2W of Flora · Structure no. 000000000180520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd RD over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 82nd RD over Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries82nd RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location1.0N 0.2W of Flora
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36058, -96.92149
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2021)
Projected traffic1,105 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 82nd RD over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd 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 82nd RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 82nd RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.