US Bridges

201st RD over Shellrock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.4S 1.2W of Maple City · Structure no. 000180879807104

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

201st RD over Shellrock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 201st RD over Shellrock 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries201st RD
CrossesShellrock Creek
Location2.4S 1.2W of Maple City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02044, -96.79071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 201st RD over Shellrock Creek built?

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

What condition is 201st RD over Shellrock 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 201st RD over Shellrock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 201st RD over Shellrock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 201st RD over Shellrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.