US Bridges

Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 1.0W of Gray · Structure no. 000000000420044

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1591 (rd 231)
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0W of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 1591
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16142, -99.66161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1591 (rd 231) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.