232nd RD over Silver Creek
PoorCowley County, Kansas · 4.5N 1.2W of Cameron City · Structure no. 000180871706940
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
232nd RD over Silver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 232nd RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 232nd RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is 232nd RD over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 232nd RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 232nd RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 232nd RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.