US Bridges

102nd RD over Foos Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0E of Akron · Structure no. 000180857306680

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd RD over Foos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 102nd RD over Foos 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries102nd RD
CrossesFoos Creek
Location1.0S 1.0E of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33199, -97.00048
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 102nd RD over Foos Creek built?

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

What condition is 102nd RD over Foos 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 102nd RD over Foos Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 102nd RD over Foos Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd RD over Foos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.