71st RD over Posey Creek
FairCowley County, Kansas · 0.1S of Hackney · Structure no. 000180855006905
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st RD over Posey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 71st RD over Posey Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 71st RD over Posey Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 71st RD over Posey 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 71st RD over Posey Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 71st RD over Posey Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 71st RD over Posey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.