US Bridges

Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 9.5N 2.0W of Morland · Structure no. 000000000330010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesZ Road (rs 181)
CrossesTrib. to Bow Creek
Location9.5N 2.0W of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49442, -100.11657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Z Road (rs 181) over Trib. to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.