256th RD over Grouse Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.2E Cameron City · Structure no. 000180877106985
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th RD over Grouse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 256th RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 256th RD over Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is 256th RD over Grouse 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 256th RD over Grouse Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 256th RD over Grouse Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 256th RD over Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.