US Bridges

Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5S.W. of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180580

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrouse Creek RD
CrossesTrib. to Grouse Creek
Location4.5S.W. of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 784
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15256, -96.78094
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 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 Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse 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 Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grouse Creek RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.