251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 5.6N of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180770
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 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 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse 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 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns 251st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.