42nd RD over Grouse Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 1.0S 7.8E of Atlanta · Structure no. 000180899306560
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd RD over Grouse Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 42nd RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42nd RD over Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 42nd RD over Grouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 42nd RD over Grouse Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd RD over Grouse Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd RD over Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.