US Bridges

Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek

Fair

Barber County, Kansas · 0.3N 1.6E of Aetna · Structure no. 000040645407003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Creek Road
CrossesCottage Creek
Location0.3N 1.6E of Aetna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08906, -98.92047
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Creek Road over Cottage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage Creek Road over Cottage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.