US Bridges

1st RD over Slate Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.8N of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000180841006902

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st RD over Slate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1st RD over Slate Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st RD
CrossesSlate Creek
Location2.8N of Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16792, -97.14943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1st RD over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st RD over Slate 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 1st RD over Slate Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st RD over Slate Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1st RD over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.