US Bridges

322nd RD over At & Sf RR

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0S of Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180853107120

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

322nd RD over At & Sf RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 322nd RD over At & Sf RR in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries322nd RD
CrossesAt & Sf RR
Location2.0S of Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 1806
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01278, -97.03807
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 322nd RD over At & Sf RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 322nd RD over At & Sf RR 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 322nd RD over At & Sf RR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 322nd RD over At & Sf RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 322nd RD over At & Sf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.