US Bridges

91st RD over Statler Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.1E of Rock · Structure no. 000180859006529

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st RD over Statler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 91st RD over Statler Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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Carries91st RD
CrossesStatler Creek
Location1.1E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4417, -96.98821
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 91st RD over Statler Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91st RD over Statler 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 91st RD over Statler Creek carry?

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

How long is 91st RD over Statler Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 91st RD over Statler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.