US Bridges

201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.6N of Atlanta · Structure no. 000180881006509

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries201st RD
CrossesLower Dutch Creek
Location1.0W 0.6N of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44719, -96.78775
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is 201st RD over Lower 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 201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek carry?

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

How long is 201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 201st RD over Lower Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.