US Bridges

52nd RD over Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.2W of Wilmot · Structure no. 000180869806580

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd RD over Dutch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd RD over Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries52nd RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location2.0N 0.2W of Wilmot
RouteCounty Highway 1822
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40402, -96.88012
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 52nd RD over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd RD over Dutch 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 52nd RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.