US Bridges

222nd RD over Posey Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.1E of Hackney · Structure no. 000180857106920

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

222nd RD over Posey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 222nd RD over Posey 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries222nd RD
CrossesPosey Creek
Location0.5S 1.1E of Hackney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15789, -97.00376
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 222nd RD over Posey Creek built?

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

What condition is 222nd 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 222nd RD over Posey Creek carry?

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

How long is 222nd RD over Posey Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 222nd RD over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.