US Bridges

75th RD over Little Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · South Edge of Akron · Structure no. 000180855506649

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

75th RD over Little Dutch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 75th RD over Little Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries75th RD
CrossesLittle Dutch Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34904, -97.01589
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 75th RD over Little Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 75th RD over Little Dutch 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 75th RD over Little Dutch Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 75th RD over Little Dutch Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 75th RD over Little Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.