US Bridges

41st RD over Pole Cat Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0E 4.1N of Udall · Structure no. 000180849006509

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st RD over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 41st RD over Pole Cat Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries41st RD
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location2.0E 4.1N of Udall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4495, -97.07949
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
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41st RD over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41st RD over Pole Cat 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 41st RD over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 41st RD over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 41st RD over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.