61st RD over Pole Cat Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.4S of Rock · Structure no. 000180853006529
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st RD over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 61st RD over Pole Cat Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 40 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 61st RD over Pole Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 61st 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 61st RD over Pole Cat Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 61st RD over Pole Cat Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 61st RD over Pole Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.