US Bridges

91st RD over Little Dutch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.5 E 1.9 N of Akron · Structure no. 000180859006621

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st RD over Little Dutch Creek is a steel culvert carrying 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries91st RD
CrossesLittle Dutch Creek
Location1.5 E 1.9 N of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37549, -96.98843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 91st RD over Little Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.