US Bridges

21st RD over Spring Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0W 2.7N Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180845007003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 21st RD over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries21st RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0W 2.7N Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09584, -97.11225
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 21st RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st RD over Spring 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 21st RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 21st RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 21st RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.