51st RD over Stewart Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.3S of Udall · Structure no. 000180851006603
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st RD over Stewart Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 51st RD over Stewart Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 17 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st RD over Stewart Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st RD over Stewart Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 51st RD over Stewart Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 51st RD over Stewart Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 51st RD over Stewart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.