US Bridges

91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.0N Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180859006983

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River is a concrete culvert carrying 91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries91st RD
CrossesTrib. to Walnut River
Location3.0E 2.0N Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10758, -96.98684
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed198.8 mi (320 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 Trib. to Walnut River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River 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 Trib. to Walnut River carry?

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

How long is 91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 91st RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.