US Bridges

1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.3S of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000180540

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1st RD
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location2.3S of Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 646
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08088, -97.14877
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic510 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek 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 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 1st RD over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.