US Bridges

132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.5W of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries132nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Walnut River
Location3.0N 1.5W of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1670
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28841, -97.04712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River 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 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 132nd RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.