161st RD over Dutch Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Wilmot · Structure no. 000180873006549
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
161st RD over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 161st RD over Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 161st RD over Dutch Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 161st RD over Dutch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 161st RD over Dutch Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 161st RD over Dutch Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 161st RD over Dutch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.