US Bridges

56th RD over Grouse Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.8N of Cambridge · Structure no. 000180897406584

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th RD over Grouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries56th RD
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location2.0E 5.8N of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39797, -96.63191
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 56th RD over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th RD over Grouse 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 56th RD over Grouse Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 56th RD over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 56th RD over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.