US Bridges

162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5N 0.8E of Dexter · Structure no. 00000000018B920

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries162nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Grouse Creek
Location4.5N 0.8E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 2049
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24418, -96.70389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.