US Bridges

222nd RD over Slate Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.3E Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000180841306920

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

222nd RD over Slate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 222nd RD over Slate Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries222nd RD
CrossesSlate Creek
Location3.0N 0.3E Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15817, -97.1444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 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 222nd RD over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 222nd RD over Slate 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 222nd RD over Slate Creek carry?

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

How long is 222nd RD over Slate Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 222nd RD over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.