US Bridges

County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 200 Ft. So. of US HWY 138 · Structure no. SED22.9-5.0-19B

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22.9
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location200 Ft. So. of US HWY 138
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.90969, -102.61317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22.9 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.