US Bridges

332nd RD over Chilocco Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.7W 2.0S Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180847307140

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

332nd RD over Chilocco Creek is a concrete slab carrying 332nd RD over Chilocco Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries332nd RD
CrossesChilocco Creek
Location2.7W 2.0S Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 1802
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99903, -97.08924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 332nd RD over Chilocco Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 332nd RD over Chilocco 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 332nd RD over Chilocco Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 332nd RD over Chilocco Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 332nd RD over Chilocco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.