US Bridges

275th RD over Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.2N 0.3E of Cambridge · Structure no. 000180895506607

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

275th RD over Grouse Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying 275th RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 108 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries275th RD
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location4.2N 0.3E of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37726, -96.65204
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 275th RD over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 275th RD over 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 275th RD over Grouse Creek carry?

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

How long is 275th RD over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 275th RD over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.