US Bridges

NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 3.5N of Claflin · Structure no. 000000000050160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 130 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location3.5N of Claflin
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57336, -98.53535
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE 130 Ave over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.