US Bridges

326th RD over At & Sf RR

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.5S of Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180853107125

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

326th RD over At & Sf RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 326th RD over At & Sf RR in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries326th RD
CrossesAt & Sf RR
Location2.5S of Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00552, -97.03883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 326th RD over At & Sf RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 326th RD over At & Sf RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 326th RD over At & Sf RR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 326th RD over At & Sf RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 326th RD over At & Sf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.