Brown’s Bridge Closure: November 23,2022


OS 101 Bridge (Brown’s Bridge) over Silver Creek that is located on 155th Rd, approximately 2.75 miles North of Highway 166, is being closed due to a collapsing pier cap on the Southwest corner. Road and Bridge, District #2 is placing road closed barricades on that bridge. This is a wooden fracture critical bridge that has wood pier caps. The South pier cap has been under observation and upon inspection appears to be failing. A special inspection for the bridge is scheduled on November the 28th, this will determine bridge reopening, or if necessary, repairs That must be completed first. Cowley County Public Works, KDOT, Arkansas City Fire/EMS, Cowley County Emergency Management and Cowley County Emergency Communications, are monitoring the situation. Cowley County Public Works is in contact with the landowners and establishing alternate routes for the area.


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