85th RD over Posey Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.5E of Hackney · Structure no. 000000000180870
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
85th RD over Posey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 85th RD over Posey Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 85th RD over Posey Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 85th RD over Posey 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 85th RD over Posey Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 85th RD over Posey Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 85th RD over Posey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.