US Bridges

121st RD over Statler Branch

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.8S of Rock · Structure no. 000180865006542

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

121st RD over Statler Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 121st RD over Statler Branch in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries121st RD
CrossesStatler Branch
Location4.0E 0.8S of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 1813
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42873, -96.9327
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 121st RD over Statler Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 121st RD over Statler Branch 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 121st RD over Statler Branch carry?

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

How long is 121st RD over Statler Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 121st RD over Statler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.