US Bridges

141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.4S of Silverdale · Structure no. 000180867507084

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries141st RD
CrossesTrib. to Grouse Creek
Location0.4S of Silverdale
RouteCounty Highway 1819
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03504, -96.90444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse 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 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 141st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.