US Bridges

251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 5.0N of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180750

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries251st RD
CrossesTrib. to Grouse Creek
Location5.0N of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 1129
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25323, -96.69815
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 251st 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 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.