US Bridges

22nd RD over Dutch Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.3W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000180877706520

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd RD over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 22nd RD over Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries22nd RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.5N 2.3W of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44721, -96.81161
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 22nd RD over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd 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 22nd RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.