US Bridges

N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek

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Allen County, Kansas · 04 Cottonwood/ Carpenter · Structure no. 413700012105004

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Cottonwood St.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location04 Cottonwood/ Carpenter
RouteCity Street 2105
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92979, -95.39986
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2003)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Cottonwood St. over Coon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cottonwood St. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.