US Bridges

232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.2E of Dexter · Structure no. 000180889306940

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek is a steel culvert carrying 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries232nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Crabb Creek
Location3.0S 0.2E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14349, -96.70892
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 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 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 232nd RD over Trib. to Crabb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.