US Bridges

241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · N. Edge of Dexter · Structure no. 000180889006881

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries241st RD
CrossesTrib. to Grouse Creek
LocationN. Edge of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18494, -96.71551
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse 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 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 241st RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.