US Bridges

NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.3S of Claflin · Structure no. 000050689005063

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 120 Ave
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.0W 1.3S of Claflin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50389, -98.55419
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 120 Ave over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 120 Ave over Cow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 120 Ave over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.