206th RD over Grouse Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 0.8W of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180640
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
206th RD over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 206th RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 206th RD over Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 206th RD over 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 206th RD over Grouse Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 206th RD over Grouse Creek?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 206th RD over Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.