51st RD over Pole Cat Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 3.0W of Rock · Structure no. 000180851006524
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st RD over Pole Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 51st RD over Pole Cat Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st RD over Pole Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 51st 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 51st RD over Pole Cat Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 51st RD over Pole Cat Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 51st RD over Pole Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.