US Bridges

121st RD over Big Badger Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.4S 1.0E of Winfield · Structure no. 000180865106864

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

121st RD over Big Badger Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 121st RD over Big Badger Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries121st RD
CrossesBig Badger Creek
Location3.4S 1.0E of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19593, -96.93298
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.5 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 121st RD over Big Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 121st RD over Big Badger 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 121st RD over Big Badger Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 121st RD over Big Badger Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 121st RD over Big Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.