US Bridges

Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.5W of Carlyle · Structure no. 000011027505740

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUtah RD 6.5-C.0
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.0N 1.5W of Carlyle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0095, -95.4171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah RD 6.5-C.0 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Utah RD 6.5-C.0 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.